General Accounting Manager

Job Description:

· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and accounting policies and procedures in a higher education setting
· Significant experience using automated accounting and financial systems in a higher education environment
· Experience using automated procurement systems
· Progressive accounting experience in several key aspects of accounting processes to include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, procurement, grants, fixed assets, project accounting, revenue recognition, budget, and lease accounting
· Proficiency in process assessment and improvement
· Proficiency in internal control assessment, improvement, recommendation and implementation of corrective action plans
· Experience supervising accounting staff and functions
· Experience in accounting functions of an interfacing agency
· Experience effectively collaborating with a Central Office Finance Function to achieve a common objective

Knowledge
· Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards
· Thorough knowledge of month and year-end accounting cycles and processes to include revenue, accounts receivable, procurement, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, cash management, financial statement preparation, and external audits and reviews · Thorough knowledge of automated accounting systems and other systems that impact financial processes
· Through knowledge of general ledger account structures and their relation to Financial Statements
· General knowledge of Grant Accounting, Grant Reporting, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2, Part 200 Uniform o Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
· General knowledge of Leadership Strategy, Organizational Systems and Resource Deployment
· General knowledge of Higher Education Accounting o Standards, DOA Standards, and VCCS Standards
· General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulation
Skills
· Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills · Proficient with automated accounting systems
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
· Strong organizational and time management skills (goal setting, prioritizing, planning & scheduling, & project planning)
· Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness, quality, and accuracy
· Strong leadership skills · Effective oral and written communication skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively with individuals at all levels
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Abilities
· Understand and evaluate accounting and financial processes, make recommendations to improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and consistency and maintain/strengthen internal controls
· Research, interpret and apply accounting practices and pronouncements
· Compile, organize and present financial information in an understandable format to a variety of audiences
· Read, interpret, and properly apply financial concepts and requirements
· Research and resolve financial issues, respond to audit findings, identify corrective action plans, and manage implementation of corrective action plans
· Interpret, apply and comply with accounting and regulatory requirements
· Manage finite department talent and resources, monitor and assess performance, motivate others, and take corrective action when necessary
· Consider and prioritize department, division, and college priorities in an effective and efficient manner
· Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships for the benefit of the College
· Initiate, encourage, and facilitate healthy dissention, in the best interest of the College, in a professional manner that promotes effective decisions while preserving professional and personal relationships
· Provide critical feedback, deliver difficult information, redirect non-productive behaviors, and/or revisit decisions that may not be in the best interest of the College
· Work independently or in a team environment
· Work at all campus locations

· Experience managing multiple accounting functions in a college business office
· Proficiency using Cardinal Financial Management and Human Resources software
· Experience using Peoplesoft Accounting and Human Resource Systems
· Experience using eVA
· Prior experience in external or internal audit
· Prior experience with a significant role participating in Sarbanes Oxley or ARMICS internal control assessments and testing