Director of Accounting Services

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 121,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University seeks a Director of Accounting Services to lead the Central Accounting functions, including financial reporting, system management, and audit coordination. The role ensures tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and banking relations while advising university leadership on critical financial matters.

Required CPA certification and in-depth GASB knowledge; minimum six years of accounting experience with two years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required; extensive knowledge of GASB pronouncements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Central Accounting functions and financial system management.
• Prepare audited financial statements and manage tax compliance.
• Coordinate with external audit firms and manage federal single audit and NCAA procedures.
• Manage Banner finance module, security access, and serve as finance data steward.
• Train campus community on financial reporting and compliance.
• Negotiate federal fringe benefit rates annually and oversee banking transactions including ACH and wires.
• Serve as a senior financial expert and advisor to university leadership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Regulatory compliance

Supervisory experience

Advisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

Banner finance module

Job description

Oakland University is hiring a Director of Accounting Services. This role oversees and manages the University's Central Accounting functions, including financial system management, preparation of audited financial statements, and tax compliance. The Director leads financial reporting, coordinates with external auditors, maintains system integrity, manages banking relationships, and advises leadership on financial matters.

Highlights

• Oversee Central Accounting functions and financial system management.
• Prepare audited financial statements and manage tax compliance.
• Coordinate with external audit firms and manage federal single audit and NCAA procedures.
• Manage Banner finance module, security access, and serve as finance data steward.
• Train campus community on financial reporting and compliance.
• Negotiate Federal fringe benefit rates annually and oversee banking transactions including ACH and wires.
• Serve as a senior financial expert and advisor to university leadership.
• Requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and in-depth knowledge of GASB pronouncements.
• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, six years of professional accounting experience, and two years of supervisory experience.
• Salary range is $120,500 - $139,750 annually.