MGR, Accounting
About The Position
This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of University construction project records, including setup, reconciliation, and closeout. The role involves supervising accounting and budgetary records for all construction projects, reviewing and approving transfers and deposits, preparing cash draws from the Department of Education, and allocating interest for construction funds. The individual will ensure reconciliation between University and Department of Education records, prepare financial statement workbooks, and coordinate with Asset Management regarding project closeouts. Additionally, the role involves tracking capitalization activities for additions, renovations, and remodeling, and ensuring compliance with state, regulatory, and industry guidelines. The position also focuses on continuous improvement, leadership, and contributing to special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable and sometimes complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Ability to complete work according to scheduled deadlines
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work with individuals at multiple levels
- Ability to work effectively in both team and individual settings
- Flexibility and adaptability dealing with various priorities
- Must display a positive attitude and be a team player
- Must be able to thrive in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams
- Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to improve processes and /or drive organizational change
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge and understanding of State of Florida regulations and University policies.
- Higher education or governmental accounting experience preferred
- Experience using financial systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, preferred)
Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance of University construction project records, including setup, reconciliation, and closeout
- Supervise accounting and budgetary records for all construction projects
- Review and approve Transfers and deposits from various funding sources
- Prepare cash draws from the Department of Education and complete associated Monthly reporting
- Request cash draws related to bonds and internal loans
- Allocate Interest for construction funds
- Ensure reconciliation between University records and Department of Education records
- Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement workbooks
- Prepare monthly draw of accounts receivable and reporting for sponsored funding
- Coordinate with Asset Management regarding project closeouts
- Tracks, on an ongoing basis, any additions, renovations and remodeling activity for capitalization
- Ensure compliance with state, regulatory, and industry guidelines
- Analyze construction accounting processes and recommend improvements
- Identify and implement efficiencies in workflows, systems, and reporting
- Evaluate effectiveness of financial systems and recommend enhancements
- Develop and track performance metrics related to service delivery, financial accuracy and operational efficiency
- Assist in in the development and enhancement of policies and procedures related to construction accounting
- Supervise and support direct reports and student interns
- Conduct performance management, coaching, and evaluations
- Monitor workload distribution and adjust priorities as needed
- Identify training needs and support professional development plans
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Contribute to special assignments and initiatives as needed to support departmental goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
