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Associate Vice President, Accounting and Controller

Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Hybrid

21d ago

$99k - $164k/yr Full time Accounting Accounts Payable Assistant Vice President

Accounting Accounts Payable Assistant Vice President

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Job Description

Position Details

Requisition Number: SCA00893

General Description: Reporting to the Vice President, Business and Finance, the Associate Vice President, Accounting and Controller provides leadership and effective management in: General Accounting, Fixed Assets Accounting, Grant Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll. The AVP is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the College’s annual financial statements in accordance with GASB reporting standards; coordinates all financial, governmental and compliance audits; and supports the implementation and effective use of financial systems in College operations and in financial and management reporting. The AVP provides oversight and supervision to direct reports. #ID23

About the College

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for all accounting functions including general accounting, fixed assets accounting, grant accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Provide leadership, direction and guidance to direct reports.
Undertake daily and longer-term cash flows analysis to ensure required liquidity is addressed and opportunities maximized for short and investment of temporarily unused operating cash.
Actively manage operating cash investments to optimize investment returns.
In collaboration with Vice President and Investment Working Group, develop and implement recommended strategies for longer-term investment of core operating cash balances.
Prepare operational reports to provide timely and accurate information on the College’s financial status in the areas of cash position, investment return and receivables management.
Conduct ongoing general ledger account analyses to understand factors impacting college financial condition and support management decisions making with respect to financial operations.
Provide leadership for the ongoing implementation, development and effective use of the Banner financial systems. In accomplishing this, work with various college work groups (Banner Finance, HR, and Payroll) and the appropriate members of the Information Technology Staff.
Support finance system upgrades; develop testing plans and coordinate implementation.
Coordinate and facilitate all internal and external audits. Ensure compliance with all Federal and State regulations as well as internal policies and procedures.
Prepare for, and participate in, Banner Finance, Finance Staff, Controller Staff, Business Affairs, Board of Trustees, Foundation Investment Committee, Payment Match, HR/Payroll, and Community College Business Officers meetings.
Reviews asset and liability accounts reconciliations in preparation for the year end close and annual audits.
Coordinate closing procedures and oversees preparation of annual financial statements and work papers; prepares financial reports required for State reimbursement and audit purposes and other related year-end financial reports.
Provide leadership for ensuring the adequacy of internal controls and the integrity of College’s financial records. Develop, implement and monitor financial and internal control systems and procedures.
Advise the Vice President of Business and Finance on financial, accounting and auditing matters.
Interact with banks, auditors, governmental agencies, and other College departments on matters of accounting and financial issues.
Stay current with and implement new pronouncements of accounting standards and other regulatory issues affecting accounting procedures, financial reporting, governmental funding and audit issues.
Identify and implement professional development opportunities for staff; train staff on new accounting procedures and accounting system enhancements.
Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional helpful and courteous manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Seven (7) years professional accounting work experience, to include: General Ledger, Grants and Endowment Management, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Statement preparation required.
Five (5) years work experience with demonstrated growth in leadership responsibilities required; prior supervisory experience required.
Proficiency in GAAP and GASB financial reporting.
Significant work in an ERP environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GASB financial reporting requirements, and experience in managing independent accountant and government audits required.
Microsoft Office and ERP reporting tool skills required.
Project management and time management skills required.
Competency in organizing data, maintaining files, and preparing reports required.
Detail-oriented with excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds required.
Ability to work independently and take initiative required.
Ability to create and implement systems, procedures and processes required.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving and planning skills required.
Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions required.
Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
CPA certification highly desirable.
Experience in higher education preferred.
Experience with Ellucian Banner preferred.
Experience with Tableau or Argos preferred.

Work Location

Main Campus

Benefits Summary

Benefits: “Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:

College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid vacation, holida

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Financial Institution Examiner II

State of Hawaii Honolulu, HI

22d ago

Full time Accounting Audit Auditing

Accounting Audit Auditing

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Job Description

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Division of Financial Institutions, Field Examination Branch, Section A. The position is located on Oahu in Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu, HI 96813. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Ms. Joanne Hara at jhara@dcca.hawaii.gov. The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Duties Summary

The Field Examination Branch conducts examinations of regulated institutions to assess their financial condition and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Branch reviews replies received from institutions in response to examination findings to determine that corrective action has been implemented and to ensure that issues not requiring further attention are closed. The subject position primarily conducts field and off-site (in office) full scope examinations of financial institutions to determine solvency, soundness of management and policies, actions of officers and directors, and compliance under the laws. The position also serves as examiner-in-charge of field examinations of full scope and the work assignments usually involve small and medium financial institutions and other small and medium regulated entities.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.

Substitutions Allowed

Substitution of Experience for Basic Education Requirement: The experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree which included twelve (12) semester credits hours in accounting/auditing subjects. The following types of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

A. Excess General Financial Institution Examining Experience.
B. Excess Specialized Experience or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which did not require the knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting and/or auditing principles and practices may be substituted for the Education Requirement on a year-for-year basis.

General Experience: Two (2) years professional experience in any or a combination of the following: professional accounting or auditing experience; or experience teaching accounting at the college or university level.

Specialized Experience: Two (2) years professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of the business operations of financial institution(s), including the interrelatedness of various financial transactions and their effect on the overall condition of the institution.

Substitution of Education for Experience: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree with accounting and/or auditing course work equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience. A master’s degree in accounting, or a master’s degree with accounting and/or auditing coursework equivalent to a master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the General Experience. A Ph.D. degree in accounting, or a Ph.D. degree in accounting and/ or auditing coursework equivalent to a Ph.D. degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the General Experience.

Knowledge: Financial services theory, practice and law; economics; business administration; accounting; and financial analysis.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to analyze facts and figures, and derive sound conclusions; to interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules and regulations, examination and administrative policies and procedures, and accounting standards; and to assess and evaluate the risks in the activities and operations of financial institutions and the quality of management of financial institutions and other regulated entities. Demonstrate the skills and expertise required to examine regulated institutions and entities that exhibit problem characteristics. Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with personnel; regulated institution and entity officials; state, federal and foreign regulatory authorities; and the general public. Demonstrate skill in the organization of work to produce numerous and diverse work products of good quality and in a timely manner. Demonstrate skill in directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. Demonstrated ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality required by the subject matter with which the incumbent works.

Legal Authorization to Work

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharge from your employment at the prerogative of the department head or designee at any time.

How to Apply

Please complete and submit an Application for Non-Civil Service Appointment (HRD 278). Applications can be found at Form-278 Non-Civil-Service Appointment (Download PDF reader).

Please email completed application/resume to: dfi@dcca.hawaii.gov.

Note: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regarding this exempt position.

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Senior Director of Finance

Facility Services Management Inc. Clarksville, TN

28d ago

Full time Senior Budgeting Cash Flow Management

Senior Budgeting Cash Flow Management

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Job Description

Facility Services Management, Inc. provides facility maintenance, operations, repairs, construction, and renovation services to U.S. government agencies and facilities. Reporting to the President, the Senior Director of Finance serves as a member of the leadership team and is responsible for financial reporting, trend analysis, and forecasts. The Senior Director directs the organization's fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and advisory bodies, and applies sound financial management techniques and practices. The role also assists with the organization's financial affairs and with the preparation of financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct the timely preparation of all financial statements for the organization and related entities, as well as reports required by government agencies.
Supervise all accounting functions to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, including DCAA, DCMA, FAR and CAS.
Collaborate with the President and CEO to manage banking relationships and treasury functions, including cash flow projections, to ensure adequate funds to meet the organization’s needs.
Evaluate and manage financial risks and develop plans and programs to minimize and contain risk exposures.
Prepare and monitor annual budgets in line with the business and financial strategy of the organization; identify variances and develop appropriate action plans with the Executive Team.
Produce operational and financial reports, KPI metrics, and analysis.
Provide recommendations that influence operating decisions and help improve margins.
Supervise payroll for over 600 employees across multiple states with multiple union contracts; familiarity with SCA and DBA wage requirements is required.
Update and implement the company’s accounting and financial policies and procedures.
Maintain and implement appropriate internal controls and audits.
Oversee the 401K program and CPA annual audits.
Manage cash flow, forecasting, and reporting.
Work with Joint Venture and other partners.
Collaborate with other administrative managers in negotiating benefits, liability and property insurance, and union agreements.
Oversee the control environment to ensure SOX compliance and align with shareholder reporting requirements, month-end, quarter-end, year-end closes and ad hoc requests.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
CPA license required.
MBA preferred.
Minimum 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior managerial accounting role.
Minimum of 3 years of Federal Government contracting experience.
Strong knowledge of and experience with accounting and forecasting systems.
Joint Venture experience is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Demonstrates leadership aligned with the organization’s core values.
Maintains integrity and acts in the best interest of customers and employees.
Willing and able to roll up sleeves and work cross-functionally.
Thrives in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Comfortable interfacing with non-financial colleagues at all levels.

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.

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