Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting
About The Position
Marymount University is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting to lead key accounting functions within the Finance & Operations Division. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Marymount’s financial reporting and leads a team of three accounting professionals. The Finance Department is responsible for managing the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, cash management, procurement, payroll, forecasting, and financial reporting. It ensures compliance with regulations, provides leadership with accurate financial insights, and supports strategic planning for sustainable growth and success. The team safeguards assets, optimizes resource allocation, designs and facilitates system implementations, and maintains overall financial stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 7–9 years in accounting or financial management
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Effective communicator and relationship builder.
- Ability to lead change in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with student information systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master's preferred.
- Higher education experience preferred.
- Workday experience preferred.
- CPA strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead accounting operations and maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including GL reconciliations.
- Manage billing of leases and payments on short- and long-term debt.
- Direct Accounts Payable operations, including budget review, and checks.
- Ensure timely bank reconciliations and balances.
- Prepare internal financial statements, cash flow reports, debt ratios, and ad hoc analyses.
- Oversee completion of tax filings, capital asset schedules, and debt reporting.
- Train, coach, and develop accounting staff.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- FSA or HSA
- employee assistance program
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan
- financial planning
- identity theft protection
- pet insurance
- credit union
- tuition remission program
- generous paid time off plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
