Director of Financial Reporting and Senior Accountant

Talladega; Talladega (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega College seeks a Director of Financial Reporting and Senior Accountant to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. You will be the subject-matter expert in FASB not-for-profit accounting, oversee the month-end close, and ensure accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting.

The role requires CPA and 3+ years in higher education or not-for-profit settings, with hands-on Jenzabar ERP and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in higher education or not-for-profit setting.
• CPA credential highly preferred due to FASB and audit prep requirements.
• Experience supervising professional accounting staff (Accounts Payable/Payroll) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes with fully reconciled ledgers.
• Prepare FASB-compliant financial statements (Balance Sheet, Activities, Cash Flows).
• Oversee Jenzabar ERP general ledger module, COA, and reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary audit liaison, producing schedules, workpapers,Footnotes, and reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of regulatory reports (IPEDS, Title IV, state reporting).
• Collaborate with Grants Accountant to reconcile restricted/unrestricted funds and SEFA.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Communication

Excel

Education

CPA credential

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s in Accounting or MBA preferred

Tools

Jenzabar ERP

Excel

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 and Administration
Functional Oversight: Comptroller

Position Overview

The Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant is responsible for the technical execution of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions of the College. This role serves as the institution’s primary subject-matter expert in FASB not-for-profit accounting, financial systems, and regulatory reporting.
The Director executes accounting operations and prepares all financial reports, operating under policies and governance established by the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

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 Cash Flows.
• Maintain hands-on ownership of the Jenzabar ERP general ledger module, chart of accounts, and reconciliations.

B. Audit Preparation & Technical Liaison

• Serve as the primary technical audit liaison, producing audit schedules, workpapers, footnotes, and reconciliations.
• Support external auditors by responding to technical requests and documenting accounting treatments.
• Implement audit recommendations approved by the Vice President.

C. Accreditation & Regulatory Reporting

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

D. Operational Accounting Oversight

• Direct daily Accounts Payable workflows, ensuring accurate coding, timely disbursement, and compliance with policy.
• Perform independent post-processing payroll reviews to validate general ledger postings, benefit allocations, and tax compliance.
• Collaborate with the Contracts & Grants Accountant to reconcile restricted and unrestricted funds and support Single Audit SEFA documentation.

E. Executive Financial Support

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education and Experience

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

Technical and Professional Skills

• ERP Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience using the Jenzabar ERP system for general ledger and financial reporting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically the FASB not-for-profit financial standards (ASU 2016-14).
• Excel Skills: Advanced skills in data manipulation, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and multi-year financial modeling.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal skills needed to present technical financial data directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and other senior leadership.

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER