Unclassified Employment Opportunities

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET

POSITION LOCATION: Business Affairs

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations

GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Director of Accounting and Budget is responsible for development and oversight of the College’s annual operating budget, preparation of the college annual financial report, preparation of various reporting to the LCTCS Board of Supervisors, oversight of general accounting and restricted funds, accounts payable, purchasing and property control, bursar, and the payroll function. The Director of Accounting provides guidance as needed to the Development Coordinator regarding accounting matters related to the college’s foundation accounting records. The Director of Accounting and Budget assists deans and department heads with planning and projecting revenues and expenses. The Director of Accounting and Budget processes personnel action forms and positions authorizations to verify positions and budget and maintains salary savings and the master vacancy listing. The Director of Accounting and Budget prepares budget transfers and journal entries, including monthly internal billings. The Director of Accounting and Budget assists the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations in budget planning and analysis activities. The Director of Accounting and Budget supervises accounting professionals and works with academic and administrative staff and internal and independent auditors to ensure adherence to prescribed accounting principles, standards, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manages many of the daily accounting functions of the College by overseeing the maintenance of the College’s purchasing and property control, accounts payable, general ledger updating including restricted accounts, reconciliation of the College’s bank accounts and general ledger accounts, bursar and student AR, and payroll functions.
  2. Prepares the College’s Internal operating budget and assists the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations to develop methods, models, and other decision support systems and establishes timelines and deadlines which assure timely submission.
  3. Works with professional accounting staff to enter the data and reconcile budgets, loads the board-approved budget into Banner, and manages the various budget process required in the Banner system.  Maintains the master vacancy listing.
  4. Prepares various reports and statistical data requests from board staff outlining the College’s financial position in areas of income and expenditure based on past, present, and forecasted operations by overseeing the collection, organization, and analysis of financial data for the preparation of the College’s internal operating budget and state appropriation request.
  5. Assist with preparation and review of annual financial statements.
  6. Assists in the establishment of system-wide policies and procedures which ensure internal controls are in place and that resources are used in the most effective and efficient manner by all campuses of the College.
  7. Periodic review of transactions to ensure proper recording of transactions (payroll and other journal entries, budget adjustments, researching and analyzing data regarding updates needed, and ensures that monthly general ledger reconciliations are performed.
  8. Ensures that proper accounting principles and standards are followed by reviewing the daily, monthly, and yearly internal controls in the department.
  9. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field with at least 24 hours of coursework in accounting is required.

Experience: At least five years of experience in accounting, business planning or operations, or financial analysis is required. 

Skills:

  • The ability to be a dynamic leader that can work and communicate effectively with individuals possessing varying levels of accounting and budgeting knowledge.
  • A High aptitude in accountancy and a good understanding of computers and their role in accounting.
  • The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Independent decision making.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Ability to represent the school in a professional manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A Master’s degree in Accounting or a related business field with at least 24 hours of coursework in accounting.

Certification: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Experience:

  • Previous public higher education and or governmental.
  • Banner Finance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.
  • Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines.
  • Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to travel as required and work at different locations as required.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English at the level equal to or greater than the national standards for a college graduate.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three professional reference contact information to:

Office of Human Resources

Nunez Community College

By mail: 3710 Paris Rd. Chalmette, LA 70043

By email (preferred): resumes@nunez.edu (Put Director of Accounting and Budget in the subject line)

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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