Dir, Accounting - Orlando, United States - Valencia College

Description

About this Position

Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE
Position Title Dir, Accounting
Job Type Staff
FT/PT Full-Time
Employee Class Description ProfStaff
General Position Description
Assists the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services in directing the supervision of the financial operations of the college by performing a wide range of professional accounting duties which requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements.

Flexible Work Arrangement
Grade 1625
Exemption Status Exempt
Posting Number S2387P
Location(s) Orlando, FL West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Please Note: This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or meetings.

Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Start Date 03/13/2024
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
No, this position is not grant-funded.

Salary Range $60,000-$95,000 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function
1. Monitors financial transactions recorded in the accounting records to ensure integrity of financial data.

Description of Job Function
2. Coordinates and schedules financial activities for the fiscal year to ensure financial reports are submitted on a timely basis to meet college and external agency deadlines.

Description of Job Function
3. Prepares, analyzes, and evaluates financial reports to monitor financial status and identify any unusual fiscal anomalies.

Description of Job Function
4. Completes financial reports as required by the Florida Auditor General and other external agencies.

Description of Job Function
5. Reviews all financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and validity before submitting to college and agency users.

Description of Job Function
6. Ensures college fiscal policies and procedures are compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations, and enforces these policies and procedures.

Description of Job Function
7. Reviews financial related audit trails, internal controls, and other mechanisms consist with the principles of sound financial management. Plans and directs the design and implementation of improved financial procedures based on review.

Description of Job Function
8. Verifies compliance with state, federal, and local agency fiscal requirements.

Description of Job Function
9. Supervises assigned departmental staff; establish schedules and assigned tasks; monitors and evaluates staff performance.

Description of Job Function
10. Serves as an informational resource to other college departments by providing financial technical and advisory assistance.

Description of Job Function
11. Directs the college cash management program and recommends investment strategies.

Description of Job Function
12. Represents the Assistant Vice President, Financial Services as needed.

Description of Job Function
13. This is a position of special trust and requires the individual hired to successfully undergo an extensive criminal background check including finger printing.

Description of Job Function
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Required Field of Study
Accounting, finance, or related business field.

Other Required Qualifications
Supervisory experience.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study
Masters of Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience
Progressively responsible experience in educational or similar business office environment.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel) and other accounting related software, and other standard office equipment including the Internet.

Preferred Licenses/Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting, and working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.

Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, analyze and present information in a meaningful way.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to handle multiple priorities, follow complex directions, and take initiative independently.

Ability to maintain good working relationships with college staff and external partners.

Ability to develop and produce complete work products by established deadline.

Ability to travel occasionally.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; type/keyboard; and talk or hear. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning, and exchanging information. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem-solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, and physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job specific working conditions
Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have in-depth knowledge of accounting regulations policies and processing methods?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Please describe your experience with accounting, internal control activities, management or analysis of financial activities, and auditing activities.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. Please summarize your supervisory experience that is most relevant to this position and the size of teams you have managed. Please describe any applicable experience in managing a team in a remote setting.
   (Open Ended Question)
4. Since this position will work in a primarily-remote environment, reliable internet connection is required to perform the essential job functions of the position. Are you able to ensure reliable internet service?
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/Vita

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 1
2. Transcript 2
3. Reference Letter 1
4. Reference Letter 2
5. Reference Letter 3
6. Certifications
7. Other Documents