Executive Director, Finance (Manager IV, Accounting)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Edgewood, KY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director, Finance directs the institution’s accounting and financial aid activities, managing personnel and providing guidance on budgets and financial reports. The role contributes to the development and implementation of accounting policies and systems to support accurate, timely budgeting and financial reporting, and leads student and third-party accounts receivable functions.

The position provides senior leadership to the Business Office and Financial Aid, supervising managers and directors and developing staff, including through cross-training. It also serves as a subject matter expert and liaison on financial analysis and business operations, shares status updates, and recommends process improvements. The role is based at Gateway Community & Technical College’s Gateway Edgewood Campus, with a discretionary hybrid work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a degree in accounting, finance, or business management is specified.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, business operations, or financial management; the posting also lists 5–7 years in the job family.
• Experience developing, managing, and monitoring complex budgets and financial reporting processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial policies, procedures, regulations, and internal controls.
• Three years of supervisory or management experience leading professional staff and organizational operations.
• Experience using financial management systems and advanced financial analysis tools.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience with financial aid, student accounts, procurement, or business office operations.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems and process improvement initiatives.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Previous experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for all fund groups.
• Plan and direct accounting operations, and coordinate data management and accounting reporting.
• Ensure student and third-party account receivables are collected in a timely, professional manner consistent with KCTCS policy and procedure.
• Ensure payment plans and disbursements are enrolled and disbursed according to KCTCS policy and procedure.
• Approve accounts payable documents and enforce KCTCS purchasing policies.
• Serve as the college’s procurement administrator and provide ongoing training on KCTCS purchasing policies and procedures.
• Complete correction and transfer journals as needed, including for special budget-analysis projects.
• Ensure cash is collected and posted appropriately; serve as the contact for local depository institutions; and implement local cash-handling procedures.
• Ensure daily deposits are entered correctly and on time, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Work with the KCTCS Internal Auditor during audit periods.
• Verify inventory is maintained and reconciled according to KCTCS business procedures.
• Provide senior leadership to the Business Office and Financial Aid, supervise managers and directors, and develop staff, including through cross-training.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison on financial analysis and business operations, provide status updates, and recommend process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director