Senior Manager, General Accounting

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Manager of General Accounting to provide leadership for the central accounting function, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance. The role oversees month-end close, internal controls, and reporting, while directing a team handling Banner Finance, HokieMart, and related systems.

Collaboration with IT and state agencies is essential. You will develop policies, support process improvements, and deliver ad hoc financial analysis to university leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred for higher responsibility.
• CPA license or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee university's general accounting operations and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard university assets.
• Oversee month-end and fiscal year-end close processes and schedules.
• Develop and communicate accounting policies and best practices across the university.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals and ensure system integrity.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Master's degree preferred

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Banner Finance

HokieMart

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Manager of General Accounting to provide leadership for the central accounting function, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance. The role oversees month-end close, internal controls, and reporting, while directing a team handling Banner Finance, HokieMart, and related systems.

Collaboration with IT and state agencies is essential. You will develop policies, support process improvements, and deliver ad hoc financial analysis to university leadership.