Higher Education Finance Operations Lead

Covenant College; Lookout Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant College seeks an experienced accounting professional to serve as Assistant Director of Finance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this role manages accounting processes, ensures accurate financial records, and provides reporting and analysis to support institutional decision-making.

The position involves month-end/year-end close, cash management, and administering card and reimbursement programs, with collaboration across the Finance Office to strengthen internal controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three+ years of progressively responsible accounting/financial operations experience.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily recording and reconciliation of bank activity and journal entries.
• Review general ledger activity, balances, and supporting documentation; escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, student payments, invoicing, and reimbursements.
• Administer purchasing/employee reimbursement programs and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare recurring/ad hoc financial reports and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Covenant College seeks an experienced accounting professional to serve as Assistant Director of Finance. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this role manages accounting processes, ensures accurate financial records, and provides reporting and analysis to support institutional decision-making.

The position involves month-end/year-end close, cash management, and administering card and reimbursement programs, with collaboration across the Finance Office to strengthen internal controls and