Financial Reporting Manager

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to support monthly and year-end closes, prepare accurate journal entries and reconciliations, and produce internal and external financial reports. You will collaborate with Finance and campus stakeholders to ensure GAAP-compliant, timely reporting.

The role emphasizes data integrity, strong Excel skills, and effective communication across departments, with opportunities to improve processes and ERP functionality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets; equivalent education/experience accepted.
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, data sorting, and pivot tables).
• Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collect and analyze financial data; prepare internal reports and ad hoc financial statements.
• Coordinate external reporting and audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Support process improvements and ERP system optimization across the university.

Skills

Finance & Budgeting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Financial Reporting Manager

Type of Position

Staff - Full Time

Department

Accounting

Appointment Length

July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Published Salary

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours

NA

F.T.E.

1.00

Grant Funded Position?

No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate endingdate

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Reporting Manager supports the financial operationsof Fairmont State University by collecting, reviewing and analyzingfinancial data for external and internal financial reportingrequirements. This role assists in producing timely, accurate andcompliant financial reports while adhering to federal, state andinstitutional regulations and guidelines, maintains strongcommunication and relationships with the campus community and keyfinancial stakeholders.

Operational Duties

• Internal Reporting –
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities,including but not limited to preparing accrual entries, completing,reviewing and correcting journal entries, account reconciliations,and financial data to ensure the accuracy of financialinformation
  • Collect interim financial data, identify significant variances,interpret data, and collaborate with the Finance team to compilemonthly financial statements
  • Create regular, recurring and ad hoc internal reports as neededto support university-wide decision-making
  • Internal reporting includes but is not limited to financialstatements, capital project budget reports, fixed asset reports andproformas
• External Reporting –
  • Collaborate with Institutional Resources to complete allrequired and requested external reporting in compliance with state,federal and higher education reporting requirements for variousthird-party stakeholders
  • External reporting includes but is not limited to InternalRevenue Service ( IRS ), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA ), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS),Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC ) and the State of WestVirginia.
• Audit Coordination –
  • Assist Finance leaders with the preparation of the University’sannual audited consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracyand compliance with policies, federal and state laws, GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and Governmental AccountingStandards Board ( GASB ) standards. Duties include but are notlimited to developing workpapers, preparing schedules, creating andreviewing journal entries and collecting documentation.
  • Audits include but are not limited to National CollegiateAthletic Association ( NCAA ), Research & Development (R&D)and Single Financial Audit (SFA )

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Policy Development: Work with Finance team to evaluate, update,implement and document departmental and university-wide financialpolicies and procedures.
• Unit Collaboration: Collaboration includes but is not limitedto, partnering with the Finance Team to ensure accurate and timelyfinancial reporting and to ensure alignment between budget andactual reporting; and collaborating with departments across theuniversity to promote clear understanding of financial data andprocesses
• Improvement: Drive continuous improvement by automating manualprocesses and enhancing ERP system functionality in conjunctionwith the State of WV’s ERP system

Other

• Participates in other projects and performs other duties asassigned.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administrationor a related business field (or equivalent combination of educationand experience).

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior experience with Finance, Accounting or Budgets,however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experienceis acceptable which provides an applicant with the listedknowledge, skills, abilities and capability to perform theessential functions of the job
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbalcommunication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, datasorting, and pivot tables).
• Strict ethical standards for handling data confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with higher education finances
• Experience with annual audit coordination
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples ( GAAP ) and Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB )

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2027017SP

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Hire Date

ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/20/2026

Job Close Date

09/03/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Advertising Summary

Quicklink for Posting

https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11768

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