Director, Accounting

Valencia College; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Accounting to lead their financial operations. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory frameworks while enhancing internal controls and financial processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in financial reporting, particularly in public sector or nonprofit environments. Join a vibrant community where your expertise will support life-changing education and contribute to shaping a better future for students. This position offers a primarily remote work environment with occasional onsite requirements, making it flexible and accommodating.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in accounting and financial reporting, particularly in public sector.
• Experience with federal and state regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee college-wide accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage internal controls and audit readiness for financial accountability.

Skills

Accounting Expertise

Financial Reporting

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

GASB Familiarity

FASB Familiarity

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Join Our Team!

Valencia College seeks a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the Director, Accounting.

As the Director of Accounting, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services and play a pivotal role in overseeing the integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement of the college’s financial operations. You will lead with precision, uphold accountability, and collaborate across departments to ensure that financial practices align with college goals and public expectations.

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to:

• Direct, supervise, and enhance college-wide accounting operations in accordance with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor financial transactions, ensuring data integrity and transparency across accounting systems.
• Review and validate financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.
• Enforce college fiscal policies in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Oversee internal controls, audit readiness, and fiscal accountability, while leading innovation in financial processes.
• Manage a diverse portfolio, including foundation accounting, and bring working knowledge of nonprofit financial practices.
• Act as a liaison with outsourced operations and third-party partners for accounts receivable, student accounting services and more.

Valencia College is more than a workplace—it’s a vibrant, inclusive learning community recognized nationally for innovation and student achievement. Here, your work will support life-changing education for thousands of students, and your ideas will help shape a better future.

Ideal Candidate Will Bring:

• Strong expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with solid knowledge of GAAP and working familiarity with GASB and FASB standards.
• Proven leadership in complex financial environments, particularly in public sector or nonprofit settings.
• Experience applying accounting standards in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Skilled in presenting financial data to finance committees or governing boards with the ability to communicate complex financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams and external partners in a remote environment.
• A track record of strengthening internal controls and improving financial processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Ellucian Banner, and other financial systems.
• A passion for excellence and integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to Valencia College’s mission of inclusive access to high-quality education and lifelong learning.
• Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
• Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.

Additional Information:

• This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or events.
• As a condition of employment, this position requires the successful completion of a credit screening check.
• OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS: Please note that you will have to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
• This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
• Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number SE0603.00000

Position Title

Position Title Director, Accounting

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description

Oversees and establishes the practices, procedures and goals for the College-wide student accounting, and accounts payable functions. Collaborates with department leadership to support the supervision of the financial operations of the College by providing strategic and tactical input related to accounting topics. Brings subject matter expertise of generally accepted accounting principles, Federal, State, and local regulations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements to support the alignment of department goals to the College goals.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Primarily Remote: Employee performs the majority of job duties remotely and may occasionally work on site, based on operational needs with advance notice, when possible.

Grade

Grade 2038

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S3083P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Please Note: This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or meetings.

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

N/A

Salary Range

Salary Range $80,000 - $95,000 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Oversees the college-wide student accounting function including: tuition and fees assessment; college- wide cashiering; accounts receivable student and third-party billing and collection; student account deletion for non-payment process; 1098-T Tuition Statement Federal tax form preparation and submission; student refund management.

Description of Job Function

2. Establishes and implements short and long-term goals and objectives for the accounts payable and student accounts functions and ensures they are aligned with the College’s strategic plans and desired outcomes.

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3. Develops and implements conflict resolution strategies regarding financial transactions with students and other customers. Monitors and updates strategies based on effectiveness of resolutions.

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4. Develops student financial related policies, procedures, and processes in collaboration with Student Services and Financial Services division.

Description of Job Function

5. Manages the college-wide accounts payable function including: processing vendor invoices; coordinating disbursements through various payment methods; staff and faculty travel reimbursements, 1099 and 1042 Federal tax form preparation and submission.

Description of Job Function

6. Supervises and develops the student accounting (accounts receivable, cashiering offices, and business analyst) and accounts payable staff over multiple campus locations. Creates training and supports development of staff based on changing needs of the department.

Description of Job Function

7. Manages the stale dated check process in conjunction with the financial aid, grants accounting, accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable departments.

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8. Oversees all student accounting and accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure they comply with College, State, and Federal regulations; enforces these policies and procedures.

Description of Job Function

9. Reviews student accounting and accounts payable processes for sound internal controls; updates and implements enhanced financial procedures as needed based on assessment.

Description of Job Function

10. Analyzes and evaluates transactional financial data to monitor data integrity and identify anomalies associated with accounts receivable, payable and student accounts. Reports on any patterns of anomalies and oversees the design and implementation of improved financial procedures based on analysis.

Description of Job Function

11. Oversees the data preparation for financial reports as required by internal or external parties. Reviews all financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and validity before submitting to college and agency users.

Description of Job Function

12. Acts as a subject matter expert to other college departments by providing technical and advisory assistance on matters related to units under umbrella of responsibility.

Description of Job Function

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Field of Study

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in business administration, finance or accounting.

Other Required Qualifications

Significant and progressive experience with accounting, internal control activities, management or analysis of financial activities, or auditing activities.

Experience supervising and developing professional accounting, finance or auditing employees.

Advanced experience with data analytical software such as Microsoft Excel.

Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning accounting system, particularly, the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Billing and Accounts Payable modules.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Experience with accounting functions in a Higher education setting.

Experience with Installment Plan, Refund, Cashiering and Check/Invoice systems.

Experience with BANNER software.

Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Experience with reviewing, updating, and creating policy in line with statutory requirements and best practices.

Experience working with large amounts of data and creating reporting to assess department activities and effectiveness.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) or related professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop relationships and partnerships across the college.

Ability to lead, manage, and develop diverse staff.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conflict resolution.

Ability to extract, analyze, and report data to drive efficient operations and plan for future needs.

Effective interpersonally, verbally, and written communication skill including public speaking.

Knowledge of accounting principles related to student accounting, accounts receivable and payable.

Ability to handle multiple priorities and assignments, organize, work, make decisions, and function independently.

Ability to adhere to strict deadlines on a continuing basis and function effectively under heavy workloads during peak periods.

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and diverse community, and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Ability to travel between campus and off-site locations as needed.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

This is a position of special trust and requires the individual hired to successfully undergo an extensive criminal background check including finger printing.

Job Specific Designation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your experience with fund accounting, internal control processes, financial management or analysis, and auditing functions.Please include specific examples that highlight your responsibilities and the scope of your work.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please detail how you’ve fostered collaboration, maintained productivity, and built strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners in a virtual setting.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide examples of how you have used technology or financial software to support your work.Please include your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and any large-scale accounting systems or platforms you have used (excluding QuickBooks), how you applied these tools in your role, and the outcomes that resulted.

  (Open Ended Question)