"Managing Director - Accounting Services"

Extended Job Title

Managing Director - Accounting Services

Position Description

This position is responsible for leading and directing the operational activities of the Accounting Services department, including developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, planning organizing and coordinating the year-end close process, overseeing reporting functions, budgeting and authorizing expenditures, and hiring, training, and retaining accounting staff. Under executive direction, performs highly varied administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and professional skills. Responsible for all employees assigned to area.

Requisition ID

41935BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• Manages and is responsible for the operational activities of the Accounting Services department
• Conducts periodic financial analysis to ensure the integrity of financial data
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with accounting principles, standards, guidelines and reporting requirements
• Ensures financial processes, policies, and procedures are compliant with federal, state and local regulations
• Establishes goals and objectives for the Accounting Services department
• Establishes schedules, priorities and standards for achieving departmental goals
• Oversees the preparation of various reports including the University’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) and other federal and state reports
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested for accounting and administrative use
• Oversees responses to audit deficiency reports and implementation of audit recommendations
• Oversees and participates in hiring, training, and development of staff
• Performs other duties and completes other projects as assigned

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Schedule Details

Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant License
• Financial reporting experience in a Texas Higher Education setting
• Experience in governmental/fund accounting
• Prior experience with grant management and related federal/state regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200)
• Knowledge of USAS (State of Texas accounting system)
• Experience using Cognos or other similar data querying/reporting tools
• Knowledge of Banner finance system
• Experience in planning, organizing and prioritizing a large amount of work to meet required deadlines

Department

Accounting Services Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Seven years of progressively responsible management experience is required. Education beyond the bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No