General Accounting Director
Company: CSU Monterey Bay
Location: Monterey, CA
Job Function: Accounting
Background
Here’s a little about CSUMB and the position they are recruiting for:
Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized comprehensive baccalaureate and masters granting university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives through a focus on student success and engagement through project-based learning, service learning in its regional community, and the promotion of multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond campus. CSUMB is both a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,400 students.
https://csumb.edu/about/founding-vision-statement/
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Summary
About the role:
Under the general direction of the Accounting Director the General Accounting Manager is responsible for the planning, managing and monitoring the work performed by the General Accounting Team of the Accounting Department. This position is responsible for the proper accounting and oversight of the operating ledger and legal reporting of all funds of the University.
Anticipated Hiring Salary:
Admin Level I: $85,200-$96,000 DOE
Admin Level II: Up to $124,000 DOE
This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; an excellent choice of medical, dental and vision insurance; long term disability coverage; life insurance; educational incentives; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For further information, please visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable campus housing, schoonoverparkapartments.com/ .
Responsibilities
What you will be doing:
- Responsible for the proper accounting and financial reporting of all funds and ledgers; timely monthly and year-end fiscal reporting of all University funds to the Chancellor’s Office and to the State Controller’s Office and State Treasurer of the State of California.
- Assists the Financial Reporting Team in the preparation of GAAP financial statements for the campus in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to ensure timely issuance of the financial reports.
- Assists internal and external auditors during financial audits by providing documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules related to journal entries, general ledger balances, and financial transactions.
- Ensures the timely and accurate submission of CSUMB data submissions to state and federal governments, accreditation organizations and committees, and student lending agencies.
- Manages the operating general ledger system which includes the Accounts Receivable and aging processes, Accounts Payable auditing processes, account reconciliations, and ensures the accuracy and completeness of ledger balances.
- Oversees the preparation and posting of journal entries to accurately record financial transactions, adjustments, and reclassifications in the general ledger system.
- Responsible for hiring, training and guidance as needed to unit personnel, setting goals and preparing evaluations of their performance, and cross-training to effectively work towards a cohesive, collaborative and synergistic team.
- Acts as the unit representative on campus-wide and system-wide committees at the direction of the Accounting Director.
- Assists with the development, analysis and documentation of policies and procedures impacting the Accounting Department.
Administrator II Duties include the above and:
- Independently lead the General Accounting Team with minimal supervision by the Accounting Director.
- Collaborate with, and may provide lead direction to, Financial Reporting Team
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Support and Innovation Team to identify and deploy applications to support the Accounting Team.
- Identify areas for improvement. Propose innovative solutions to streamline processes internally to Finance, within the CSUMB campus, and with community members (e.g., vendors), as applicable.
- Develop internal procedures and reimagine workflows to reduce administrative barriers, while staying compliant with CSU policies and state/federal laws and regulations.
- Mentor and develop direct reports, in alignment with their individual career aspirations. Suggest professional development opportunities to support career progression.
What we would like to see from you:
Admin Level I:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or closely related field AND two years of progressively responsible accounting, higher education or public administration experience which includes at least one year of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Admin Level II:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or closely related field AND four years of progressively responsible accounting, higher education or public administration experience which includes at least two years of supervisory experience OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, CSUMB and CSU policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting methods and related rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques to evaluate complex accounting problems, understand and apply applicable rules and regulations.
- Knowledge and ability to develop and implement effective and efficient processes, procedures and solutions.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and proven ability to establish proper internal controls and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse student, staff, faculty and community members in a courteous manner with emphasis on customer service.
- General knowledge of personnel management and supervision principles and ability to effectively use management skills.
- Ability to plan, direct and review a variety of accounting and related activities and meet important deadlines.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
- Equivalent to a master’s degree in a closely related field and experience in a CSU campus or higher education environment.
- Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, Common Financial System, Financial Information Report Management Systems (FIRMS), CSU Common Management System or equivalent student information system; Microsoft Office Professional Suite, and Google mail and calendaring programs.
Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Salary:
Admin Level I: $85,200-$96,000 DOE
Admin Level II: Up to $124,000 DOE
How to Apply
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