Campus Accounting Director: GAAP, Controls & Stewardship

Georgetown University; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 104,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Director of Campus Accounting who will oversee the Campus Accounting Department, ensuring GAAP compliance, financial statements reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role requires directing the monthly and year-end close, producing campus statements, schedules, and analyses while applying university financial policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA, and 8–10 years in higher education or not-for-profit financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master degree in Accounting or MBA desirable
• CPA required; strong analytical and communication skills essential

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statements reporting, audits, general ledger, fund accounting and procard reconciliations
• Ensure GAAP compliance and interpretation/application of university financial policies
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and prepare campus financial statements and analyses
• Develop and enforce internal controls over financial reporting and update policies as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master degree in Accounting or MBA

CPA

Job description

Georgetown University seeks a Director of Campus Accounting who will oversee the Campus Accounting Department, ensuring GAAP compliance, financial statements reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role requires directing the monthly and year-end close, producing campus statements, schedules, and analyses while applying university financial policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, CPA, and 8–10 years in higher education or not-for-profit financial