Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant

Talladega College; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talladega College seeks a Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant to lead the technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions. You will act as the institution’s subject-matter expert in FASB not-for-profit standards, financial systems, and regulatory reporting.

You will execute accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and ensure governance under the VP of Finance and Administration; expect collaboration across departments and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA preferred.
• CPA credential strongly preferred for audit and not-for-profit reporting.
• 3+ years in higher education or complex not-for-profit accounting.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-end and year-end close; reconcile general ledger balances.
• Prepare all FASB-compliant financial statements (Position, Activities, Cash Flows).
• Serve as primary audit liaison; produce schedules, workpapers, and footnotes.
• Lead regulatory reporting (IPEDS, Title IV, state reporting).
• Oversee Accounts Payable and post-processing payroll reviews; support compliance.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

FASB knowledge

Analytical reporting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA

CPA credential preferred

Tools

Jenzabar ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Director of Financial Reporting &; Senior Accountant

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 subjectmatter expert in FASB notforprofit 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 monthend and yearend close processes, ensuring fully
  reconciled general ledger balances.
  Prepare all required FASBcompliant financial statements, including Statements of
  Financial Position, Activities, and Cash Flows.
  Maintain handson 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
  multiyear 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 postprocessing 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 executivelevel 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 skill 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.