Manager of Accounting Operations-College for Financial Plannning

Overview Directs the various teams that are responsible for accurately maintaining student accounting records, preparing and managing billings, approves refunds, general ledger, vendor relations, facilities, operations, fulfillment of student materials, creation of program content and delivery to students in an online environment, and faculty pay. Responsibilities Manages personnel actions, including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing, assists in the selection of new staff, staff reviews, and salary determinations. Reviews transaction trends and assists the Corporate Accounts Receivable department with data analysis used in the preparation of complex month-end adjusting and accrual journal entries. Includes reviewing month-end reports for compliance and accuracy and reconciliations of monthly reports. Implements accounting procedural documentation for the organization ensuring compliance with guidelines such as SOX and Internal Audit requirements. Defines system changes requested to enhance the accuracy and maintenance of student accounts. Oversees the various teams responsible for student accounts receivable functions including communications to students, billings to third parties and keeping student accounts accurate. Works with peers in other departments that have either upstream or downstream process impacts related to student accounts. Oversees and directs team members as they participate in month-end closing monitoring and reviewing all journal entries for accuracy and ensures posting on a monthly-basis. Oversees the analyzing and reconciliation of budget variance reports and general ledger accounts. Audit activities includes overseeing the interim audits, internal audits, and annual external audits, sales tax audits, as requested. May be involved in sales tax analysis and researching sales tax liabilities. Oversees the facilities staff and outside vendors that provide facility services on a monthly basis or as needed. Produces the business continuance and emergency operations plan for the College including staff training and liaison with local police and other authorities. Analyzes the appropriate level of internal access and controls and balances for the CFFP internal applications to preserve the security of student personal information. Involvement in student grievance resolutions. Oversees the warehouse, shipping and receiving staff and all monitoring associated with materials tracking, fulfillment, and product quality, and inventory. Oversees the cash accounting and balancing of the cash accounts, bank contact, and reconciliation. Direct supervision of the management team; indirect supervision of department staff. Qualifications Basic Requirements: A thorough knowledge in accounting and business operations as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible management experience in an accounting or finance environment. Two (2) or more years of supervisory or managerial experience. Additional Requirements: Prior experience managing multiple functions in a back office processing center. Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Access) as well as prior experience with fully integrated accounting systems (Oracle experience preferred). Working knowledge of personal software packages and accounting systems to manage the accounts receivable, payment and cash management functions, as well as accounting system analysis. Sufficient oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicated general accounting information to internal and external customers. Ability to prioritize schedule to meet unexpected problems and continuously adjusts workload to meet changing daily demands and priorities. Ability to effectively communicate accounting information to department staff and other company personnel. Ability to work with a variety of personalities in a professional manner. Ability to coach and develop the skills required of direct reports to work independently and identify solutions to complex issues. Ability to take initiative in meeting primary accountabilities. Ability to appropriately assess and prioritize various organizational goals and objectives. Ability to function within a dynamic, fast paced and changing structure. Results oriented and the ability to direct or manage multiple projects. #LI-CR1 Options