Director of Financial Reporting and Senior Accountant

Talladega College; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega College seeks a Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant who will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, serving as the subject-matter expert for FASB not-for-profit standards.

Responsibilities include close processes, GAAP reporting, Jenzabar ERP management, audit liaison, and external reporting such as IPEDS and Title IV; collaborates with VP of Finance and Administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA preferred.
• CPA credential preferred for FASB/audit prep.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-end and year-end close with fully reconciled GLs.
• Prepare FASB-compliant financial statements (Position, Activities, Cash Flows).
• Maintain Jenzabar ERP GL module, COA, reconciliations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (US GAAP)

Excel

Communication

Leadership/ Supervisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Accounting or MBA (preferred)

CPA credential (preferred)

Tools

Jenzabar ERP

Job description

Director of Financial Reporting and Senior Accountant

Department: Finance and Administration

Type: Full Time

Contact Name: Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Department: Finance and Administration

Reports To: Vice President of Finance andAdministration

Functional Oversight: Comptroller

Position Overview

The Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant isresponsible for the technical execution of accounting, financialreporting, and compliance functions of the College. This roleserves as the institution’s primary subject-matter expert in FASBnot-for-profit accounting, financial systems, and regulatoryreporting.

The Director executes accounting operations and prepares allfinancial reports, operating under policies and governanceestablished by the Vice President of Finance andAdministration.

Primary Responsibilities

A. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Direct and execute the month-end and year-end close processes,ensuring fully reconciled general ledger balances.
• Prepare all required FASB-compliant financial statements,including Statements of Financial Position, Activities, and CashFlows.
• Maintain hands-on ownership of the Jenzabar ERP general ledgermodule, chart of accounts, and reconciliations.

Audit Preparation & Technical Liaison

• Serve as the primary technical audit liaison, producing auditschedules, workpapers, footnotes, and reconciliations.
• Support external auditors by responding to technical requestsand documenting accounting treatments.
• Implement audit recommendations approved by the VicePresident.

C.Accreditation & Regulatory Reporting

• Lead preparation of SACSCOC financial indicators, UNAEPcalculations, and multi-year trend analyses.
• Compile and submit financial data for IPEDS, Title IV, andstate reporting, subject to approval.

D.Operational Accounting Oversight

• Direct daily Accounts Payable workflows, ensuring accuratecoding, timely disbursement, and compliance with policy.
• Perform independent post-processing payroll reviews to validategeneral ledger postings, benefit allocations, and taxcompliance.
• Collaborate with the Contracts & Grants Accountant toreconcile restricted and unrestricted funds and support SingleAudit SEFA documentation.

E.Executive Financial Support

• Provide analytical support for cash flow analysis, forecasts,and Board reporting.
• Translate accounting data into executive-level financialinsights for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Educationand Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or arelated field. Master's in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA preferred.
• Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)credential highly preferred due to FASB and audit preparationrequirements.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience inhigher education or a complex not-for-profit setting.
• Supervisory Experience: 2+ years of experience leadingprofessional accounting staff (e.g., Accounts Payable or Payrollfunctions).

Technicaland Professional Skills

• ERP Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience using the JenzabarERP system for general ledger and financial reporting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational understanding of U.S.GAAP, specifically the FASB not-for-profit financial standards (ASU2016-14).
• Excel Skills: Advanced skills in data manipulation, includingpivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and multi-year financial modeling.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal skills needed topresent technical financial data directly to the VP of Finance andAdministration and other senior leadership.

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER