Executive Director, Finance (Manager IV, Accounting)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Edgewood, KY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director, Finance directs the institution’s accounting and financial aid activities, manages personnel, and provides guidance on budget development and financial reporting. The role provides input into and manages implementation of accounting policies and systems to support accurate, timely budgeting and reporting, and leads student financial functions involving student and third-party accounts receivable.

The position provides senior leadership to the Business Office and Financial Aid, supervises managers and directors, and develops staff, including through cross-training. It also serves as a subject matter expert and liaison on financial analysis and business operations, provides 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, and has a 12-month contract term.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a degree in accounting, finance, or business management; and 5–7 years in the job family.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, business operations, or financial management.
• 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 and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skill in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven 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 another 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 promptly and professionally in accordance with KCTCS policy and procedure.
• Ensure payment plans and disbursements are enrolled and processed according to KCTCS policy and procedure.
• Approve all accounts payable documents.
• Enforce KCTCS purchasing policies and serve as procurement administrator for the college.
• Provide ongoing training so personnel understand KCTCS purchasing policies and procedures.
• Complete correction and transfer journals as needed.
• Ensure cash is appropriately collected and posted; serve as 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.
• Complete special projects related to budget analysis and correction or transfer journals as needed.
• Verify that inventory is maintained and reconciled according to KCTCS business procedures.
• Provide senior leadership to the Business Office and Financial Aid.
• Supervise managers and directors in these areas and develop staff, including cross-training to distribute expertise.
• Provide subject-matter leadership and liaison support on financial analysis and business operations, share 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