Strategic Director of Financial Services

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative and strategic financial leader to serve as the Director of Financial Services (University Accounting & Treasury Services). The role oversees day-to-day accounting, treasury operations, financial reporting, capital asset accounting, and accounts payable, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Financial Services, the Director supervises staff, partners with campus stakeholders, and supports external audits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting, financial reporting, or treasury management experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and coordinating external audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for accounting and treasury services staff, including assigning work and evaluating performance.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and external disclosures.
• Coordinate year-end closing activities and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, and policy compliance.
• Drive process improvements and implement changes to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

Job description

Northern Kentucky University seeks a collaborative and strategic financial leader to serve as the Director of Financial Services (University Accounting & Treasury Services). The role oversees day-to-day accounting, treasury operations, financial reporting, capital asset accounting, and accounts payable, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Financial Services, the Director supervises staff, partners with campus stakeholders, and supports external audits