Financial Reporting & Compliance Manager

Financial Reporting & Compliance Manager

Company: Portland State University

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Reporting to the University Controller, the Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager is responsible for leadership and daily oversight of the Financial Reporting team - whose functions include general accounting & reconciliation, transaction audit & compliance, fixed asset accounting, and vendor maintenance. This position will be responsible for a significant share of the compliance-based reporting for the University relating to federal, state, and municipal tax requirements and other external data submissions. Under the Controller's guidance, this position will provide critical support in preparation of the annual financial statements and external audit.

This role will serve as key subject matter expert in research and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and for establishing accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and state administrative requirements.

The Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager will also work in close collaboration with the Financial Service Center Manager and the Assistant Controller as a member of the University Financial Services leadership team.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting or related field. Provide transcript or diploma showing graduation and degree awarded.
• At least five years progressively responsible professional experience with particular emphasis in accounting and/or finance.
• At least five years of full range supervisory experience including direct supervision, hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively under deadline pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Extensive computer skills including interpretation of data and compilation of reports and data processing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to research, analyze and apply laws, rules, regulations, GASB, and GAAP using analytical techniques.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a cross functional/professional team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service with a strong focus on customer support.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field and/or CPA licensure.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with Banner ERP and fund accounting.

Key Cultural Competencies:

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship:

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Total Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.
• The starting annual salary for this position is expected to be between $74,232 and $98,364, dependent on education, knowledge, skills and experience. This may be somewhat negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
• An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools
• Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

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