Assistant Director - Accounting Services

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Tuition exemption for coursework

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting Services for the LSU AgCenter in Baton Rouge. The role leads the Accounting Services team, overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and LaCarte program activities while ensuring policy compliance and year-end close processes.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and five years of professional accounting experience, plus strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable staff and daily operations; ensure timely processing and compliance.
• Manage the LaCarte Visa Card Program: monitoring, security, reporting.
• Provide guidance to faculty and administrative officials; assist in training and communications.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director - Accounting Services

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAG Administration - BF - Accounting Services (Caryn McGlinchey (00341488))

Work Location:

0103 Efferson Hall (LSU Ag Center)

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide organization with offices in every parish of Louisiana. We are currently seeking extraordinary candidates for the position outlined below. This position will be domiciled in the Department of Accounting Services, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803.

About the LSU Agricultural Center: The LSU AgCenter is one of 9 campuses within the LSU enterprise. The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. More information can be found at www.lsuagcenter.com.

Position Description: This position serves as the Assistant Director of Accounting Services for the LSU AgCenter. This position is responsible for managing the daily activities of Accounting Services, to include the development and monitoring of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the agency’s Purchasing Card program, LaCarte. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of internal policies and controls, and performing duties related to year-end close. Specific duties are as follows:

50% Supervise account receivable and accounts payable accounting staff and associated daily office operations; ensure timely processing of transactions; ensure compliance with applicable internal and external regulations; interviews, hires and trains staff members; recommend operational changes related to receivables and payables.

20% Manages the LaCarte Visa Card Program. In this capacity, incumbent is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, security and authorization of these cards through the WORKS and Bank of America Global Card Access Application systems. Generate, review and analyze required monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the LaCarte program.

20% Provides guidance to faculty, staff, unit liaisons, unit heads, and administrative officials relating to the above functions. Recommends communications to be issued in response to changes or areas where additional training is needed. Assists in troubleshooting and problem resolution. May make presentations at various meetings or trainings for administrative support staff. May represent Accounting Services on various committees and at various meetings.

10% Assist in fiscal year-end closeout by generating and reviewing reports, and ensuring receivable and payables are processed within the appropriate fiscal year. Learns and/or stays up to date with the Workday ERP to accomplish work. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience. Experience with enterprise financial systems, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and process improvement is required. Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, and technology skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education, governmental, or public-sector accounting. Experience supervising accounting personnel and oversight of accounting operations in a shared-service or centralized accounting environment. Experience with Workday. Knowledge of relevant state, federal, and university regulations

LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (per La. RS 42:36).

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Assistant Director - Accounting Services

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 16, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 13, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.