Director of Accounting Services
Winthrop University

Winthrop Position Title:

Director of Accounting Services

Accounting/Fiscal Manager I

AD28

07

$73,610 to $86,600; actual salary depends on qualifications.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Masters degree.
• CPA/CMA.
• Higher education and GASB experience.

• 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.

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant certification preferred.

Classified

Full-Time

Exempt

37.5

12

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.

2024 098S

05/14/2024

06/04/2024

No

* 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.