Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position manages the Accounting Services department and reports to the Financial Controller. The Accounting Manager oversees all month-end and year-end accounting activities, including the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting documentation. The position works closely with the College's audit partner to support external audits, tax returns, and related financial reporting. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate accounting and reporting of the College's fixed assets, including providing guidance and oversight for capital projects and ensuring appropriate tracking and reporting. The position also oversees the accounting and reporting of endowments and investments and supports the development of the College's budget and forecasts by providing insight into actual financial activity. In addition, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of department staff. This is an on-site position requiring regular attendance on-campus.

Specific responsibilities:

• Provides management and supervision to all staff in the Accounting Services department; Responsible for recruiting and hiring qualified personnel, ensuring proper training, performance monitoring, establishing expectations, and effectively evaluating staff performance.
• Manages monthly and year-end closings, which require numerous reconciliations and entries. Assists with financial audits by independent auditors. Locates control weaknesses and implements cost/beneficial controls.
• Serves as a functional subject matter expert, collaborating closely with a cross-functional team and external partners; Supports and leads the Accounting Services team; partners with the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to provide insight on reports needed by departmental /divisional /college.
• Completes appropriate federal and state tax reporting promptly to ensure the college maintains compliance. Oversees preparation of monthly sales tax returns, yearly 1099 information returns, and reconciliation of College bank accounts.
• Performs a variety of financial analyses, reconciliations, and reporting (i.e., monitors and reconciles the college's self-insured health and dental insurance plans).
• Maintains proper accounting, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of fixed assets. Provides expertise for accounting-related questions, including grant payment compliance.
• Serves on college-related committees, task forces, and ad hoc groups as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised Over:

• Accountant, Assistant Director-Endowment Management, Accounts Payable Specialist

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• 5+ years supervisory experience.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and Single Audit rules.
• Experience in a post-secondary education finance environment preferred.
• Experience with Workday and Banner preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of process controls.
• Skilled in using computerized accounting systems.
• Ability to make independent decisions, exercise judgment, meet deadlines, and handle problem situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and customers, particularly in complex and delicate situations.
• Ability to resolve customer service issues and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Apps) and ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed. Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word preferred.
• Skilled at organizing projects and seeing them through to completion.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package: The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off and tuition waiver.

Application instructions: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with Monday, September 7, being a preferred consideration date. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.