"Director of Accounting Services"

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title Director of Accounting Services

State Title Accounting/Fiscal Manager I

State Class Code AD28

State Pay Band 07

Annual Salary/Hiring Range $73,610 to $86,600; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Job Purpose 

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller, the Director of Accounting Services safeguards institutional resources; oversees critical accounting services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, cash management, and general and fixed-asset accounting; develops and administers financial plans, policies, procedures, guidelines and business processes in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, federal and state regulations, and Winthrop policies; leads, motivates, trains and supports department staff; and develops strong, collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituencies as a service-oriented professional.

Job Summary 

Ensures accurate and timely processing in the areas of general and fix-asset accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management.

Develops, implements and directs the strategic plan of operations for the functional areas listed.

Works with Information Technology to ensure that applicable modules of the ERP are updated, tested and functioning as intended.

Maintains and evaluates internal controls and key processes and develops, reviews and revises policies and procedures as needed.

Implements training and communication programs to inform the campus community and facilitate compliance.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with university customers, internal staff and other stakeholders.

Leads, motivates, trains, supports and evaluates the work of team members.

Assists the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller in coordinating and preparing the university’s annual financial reports and year-end close.

Assists with and/or prepares other internal and external reports, including payroll reporting, employee and vendor tax reporting, and the institutional IPEDS reports.

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance or public administration.

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in accounting or related field.

Preferred Qualifications 

Masters degree.

CPA/CMA.

Higher education and GASB experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary 

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, government accounting standards, and industry best practices.

Strong leadership skills.

Dedication to assessment and continuous process improvement.

Expertise in quantitative and qualitative data reporting and analysis using spreadsheet and database applications.

Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

Effective problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and tasks.

High proficiency with accounting-related software applications.

License/Certification Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant certification preferred.

Type of Position Classified

Position Status Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours Per Week 37.5

Months per Year 12

Telecommuting 

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2024 098S

Open Date 05/14/2024

Close Date 06/24/2024

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants 

PLEASE NOTE 

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE 

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Describe the extent of your experience with GASB accounting and financial reporting standards.

(Open Ended Question)

* Detail your supervisory experience, including the number of direct reports, and summarize your management style.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents