Senior Finance & Compliance Leader – Higher Education

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Board of Regents seeks an Associate Commissioner for Finance and Compliance to lead financial reporting, audit, and compliance. The role acts as Comptroller and Lead Auditor, guiding GASB alignment and internal control policies across the agency’s operations in Louisiana.

The ideal candidate will translate complex regulations into actionable processes, oversee critical reporting, and collaborate with auditors, state agencies, and higher education partners.

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership and sound professional judgment in a public-sector finance role.
• Deep knowledge of governmental accounting, audit, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Ability to translate regulatory and accounting requirements into clear operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GASB reporting, financial statements, AFRs, and federal reports.
• Direct audit liaison activities, subrecipient monitoring, and compliance with federal/state requirements.
• Design and manage internal fiscal policies and controls with Finance leadership.

Skills

Senior-level leadership

Governmental accounting

Audit

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

CPA license

Tools

LaGov software

Job description

Louisiana Board of Regents seeks an Associate Commissioner for Finance and Compliance to lead financial reporting, audit, and compliance. The role acts as Comptroller and Lead Auditor, guiding GASB alignment and internal control policies across the agency’s operations in Louisiana.

The ideal candidate will translate complex regulations into actionable processes, oversee critical reporting, and collaborate with auditors, state agencies, and higher education partners.