FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

Bates Technical College•Tacoma, WA

32d

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Manager supports the mission of the college by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and accounting operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining fiscal integrity, meeting state reporting requirements, and providing financial insights that guide resource allocation and strategic planning. In addition to overseeing financial reporting, the role manages core accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. The Financial Reporting Manager ensures strong internal controls, compliance with Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) standards, and efficient financial operations that support the college's student-centered mission.Essential Functions Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP, SBCTC guidelines, and college policies. Assist with annual financial audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors and state agencies. Provide financial data and variance analysis to support informed decision-making. Oversee reporting for capital projects, student financial services, and auxiliary operations. Ensure timely submission of required reports to SBCTC, OFM, and other regulatory bodies. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard college assets and ensure fiscal accountability. Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, including cash, payroll, grants, and other balance sheet accounts. Monitor and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. Audit and review financial transactions in the general ledger. Research and correct errors. Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals Supervise and provide leadership to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions. Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in budgeting and financial management, develop, recommend, and implement policies, principles, and guidelines, recommending updates to existing policies and procedures as needed. Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department's and College's strategic plan, core values, vision and mission. Non-Essential/Other Functions Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed or assigned including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field and two years of accounting experience;).
Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; ability to learn new systems quickly.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically, and exercise independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Experience in higher education or public sector accounting.
Familiarity with Washington State OFM and SBCTC policies and procedures.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
Experience managing audits and preparing financial statements for public institutions.
Two years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP, SBCTC guidelines, and college policies.
Assist with annual financial audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors and state agencies.
Provide financial data and variance analysis to support informed decision-making.
Oversee reporting for capital projects, student financial services, and auxiliary operations.
Ensure timely submission of required reports to SBCTC, OFM, and other regulatory bodies.
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard college assets and ensure fiscal accountability.
Perform and review general ledger reconciliations, including cash, payroll, grants, and other balance sheet accounts.
Monitor and reconcile subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. Audit and review financial transactions in the general ledger. Research and correct errors.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and accruals
Supervise and provide leadership to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
Stay informed about relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in budgeting and financial management, develop, recommend, and implement policies, principles, and guidelines, recommending updates to existing policies and procedures as needed.
Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department's and College's strategic plan, core values, vision and mission.