Director of Accounting - Office of the Controller

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee all aspects of the financial statement external audit, including preparation and review of the financial statements and footnotes and appropriate audit documentation as well as the preparation of compliance audit footnotes, such as the A-133 Single Audit. Serves as Emory’s lead contact with our external auditors. Oversees all quarter and year-end financial reporting accounting adjustments. Manages preparation of any technical accounting memos, including in response to new financial accounting standards. Oversees general ledger activity, including reviewing and approving requests and changes to general ledger chartfields. Manages the preparation and review of monthly fringe cost reporting and variance analysis, including reviewing monthly entries and account reconciliations. Is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Manages staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. Addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, board materials preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. Interacts with Office of General Counsel, Emory Investment Management, the Controller, chief business officers in schools/units and senior management. Oversees accounting functions, including intercompany accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and income statement variance analytics. Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close. Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors professional development opportunities and participation. Collaborates with the Controller and Assistant Controller on special projects and process improvements. Responds to inquiries from the VP for Finance/CFO, Controller, and departments regarding financial results and special reporting requests. Ensures that the institution's financial records, under area of responsibility, are maintained in compliance with policies and US GAAP. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance. Is involved in validating/designing accounting system suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met. Coordinates work related to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the financial records. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Seven years of public, non-profit or private industry accounting experience which includes management level experience.
Excellent verbal, written, communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or CPA preferred.
Experience analyzing financial performance and developing financial plans within a higher education or non-profit environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the financial statement external audit, including preparation and review of the financial statements and footnotes and appropriate audit documentation as well as the preparation of compliance audit footnotes, such as the A-133 Single Audit.
Serve as Emory’s lead contact with our external auditors.
Oversee all quarter and year-end financial reporting accounting adjustments.
Manage preparation of any technical accounting memos, including in response to new financial accounting standards.
Oversee general ledger activity, including reviewing and approving requests and changes to general ledger chartfields.
Manage the preparation and review of monthly fringe cost reporting and variance analysis, including reviewing monthly entries and account reconciliations.
Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Manage staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Address tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, board materials preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.
Interact with Office of General Counsel, Emory Investment Management, the Controller, chief business officers in schools/units and senior management.
Oversee accounting functions, including intercompany accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and income statement variance analytics.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
Provide staff training, handle personnel issues, and work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitor professional development opportunities and participation.
Collaborate with the Controller and Assistant Controller on special projects and process improvements.
Respond to inquiries from the VP for Finance/CFO, Controller, and departments regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Ensure that the institution's financial records, under area of responsibility, are maintained in compliance with policies and US GAAP.
Review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance.
Validate/design accounting system suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
Coordinate work related to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the financial records.
Perform related responsibilities as required.