Director of Financial Reporting

The Director of Financial Reporting will assist units within the Division of Finance and Administration, including review, analysis, and transaction recommendations, as necessary (i.e.. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Fiscal Year End Financial processes, reporting, and audit). In addition to accounting expertise, this position requires excellent applicable system database understanding, as well as, effective usage of reporting tools, such as, TOAD, WebFocus, and Excel Pivot Tables.

The Director of Financial Reporting must be able to effectively interpret the State Budget Manual, directives from UNC System Office, Office of State Controller, Office of State Auditors and other governing agencies to effectively facilitate compliance within systems and procedures of Finance and Administration. This position provides leadership and support to the accountants (2).

The Director of Financial Reporting must have a good understanding of the operational side of the University and its systems (Ellucian Banner, NCFS, WebFocus, Core banking) to ensure that all financial information is properly recorded each day. This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to managing the accountants, assisting the Controller, and completing year end and financial reporting transactions.

The Director of Financial Reporting must have excellent communication skills within a team environment to effectively work with the leadership committee in leading the responsible areas to be effective and efficient.

The Director of Financial Reporting will be responsible for supervising applicable professional staff to ensure effective fulfillment of the above responsibilities.

Operations
Perform functional detail analysis and review, which requires knowledge of operations. Facilitates management with oversight for WSSU's financial operations and capital improvement funds, WSSU's financial and business policy and compliance, electronic commerce initiatives, financial reporting integration activities (i.e. ACFR, Financial Reporting, IPEDS, NCFS, FDM etc.) and Business Service's operations for WSSU programs.

Effectively participate in key roles during the Year End processes, as well as intermittent reporting initiatives.

Operational improvements, policies and procedures maintenance, and training
Assists management with assessment of new and improving technologies, which would rely heavily upon accounting skills as well as technology. Understand the daily procedures and make up-to-date recommendations for all responsible areas, (Disbursement Services, and Accounting.

Recurring review with functional leadership of enhanced policies, procedures, and guidelines, as applicable, to better ensure effectiveness and compliance.

Supervision
Assist with daily journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, update policy and procedures, help with requests from management.
Assists Controller with operations of the respective units, as applicable.

Approvals
Approve all core banking, NCFS, journal entries, maintain the independent contractor forms.

Effectively assists with questions, solve problems, accordingly. Be detailed orientated when approving journal entries, disbursement requests, etc.

Be able to efficiently explain questions when leading staff to a resolution.

1604-B Lowery Street, Room 206

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overtime and weekends as required, such as during peak periods of Business Units (i.e. Fiscal Year End activities)

Graduation with Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. A minimum of 5-7 years related experience, preferably in higher education, component unit of a state agency or other non-profit environment. Experience with complex integrated financial ERP (Banner preferred) and related systems.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field is preferred.

A Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred

Must have knowledge of financial reporting and/or supporting of the systems, including being able to interpret and analyze complex accounting/financial data to reach logical conclusions. Must have excellent leadership and managerial skills, as well as a working knowledge of business and university administration processes.

Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, including effective utilization of pivot tables within Excel.

Must have experience in understanding the financial ERP systems (Banner, Webfocus, Core Banking, NCFS, Works) .

Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written skills and be able to work effectively independently, as well as, within a team environment.

12 months

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Winston Salem State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran and National Guard.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834