Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting (REMOTE)

• 7+ years minimum of professional experience in a field related to financial management, with 3+ years minimum supervisory experience.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field and/or relevant credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant).

• Demonstrated expertise in accounting and financial reporting.

• Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems.

• Ability to set concrete goals, develop aligned strategy, and make data-informed decisions.

• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to interface with diverse audiences including employees/staff, faculty, students, and the general public.

• Ability to build consensus, set direction, and lead through change.

• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other departments.

• Ability to perceive and balance multiple interests and perspectives.

• Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously.

• Master's degree in a relevant field and/or relevant credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred.

• Experience with change management and/or recent organizational redesigns strongly preferred. Experience operating or leading in a shared service setting strongly preferred.

• Experience working for a higher education and/or tax-exempt organization strongly preferred. Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Ellucian Banner systems strongly preferred. Knowledge of financial reporting guidelines and regulations preferred.

• Additional credentials for finance (e.g., Certified Financial Analyst) and/or technology preferred.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

• In consultation with the Director, Controller & Financial Operations, sets departmental goals and directs strategic priorities for personnel and operations related to accounting operations and finance support services.
• Under direction of the Director, Controller & Financial Operations, serves as key steward of Chart of Accounts with oversight of management and maintenance activities including, but not limited to, updating and ensuring consistent use of coding and definitions, monitoring the general ledger, and designing and implementing document controls.
• Remains abreast of updates in GAAP accounting practices and related regulations, IPEDS, and System policies and procedures related to accounting operations, supports with the implementation of accounting and related finance initiatives and programs, and ensures departmental compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, both within the unit and more broadly to Financial Affairs leadership, regarding industry standards and regulations related to accounting, provides status updates on departmental functioning and progress on strategic priorities, prepares reports as necessary, and recommends process improvements as necessary to achieve goals.
• Interprets and analyzes routine and non-routine financial operations and transactions, variances, and trends, and develops special complex reports and analyses for System leadership and funding agencies.
• Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with System policies and other state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures.
• Directs and oversees the preparation and analysis of institution- and System-wide financial reports, data, budget/projections, and records, ensures that all financial statements are accurate and timely, identifies and investigates discrepancies, and recommends and executes solutions as needed.
• Leads and executes the accurate development, organization, preparation, and updating of complex financial data, journals, accounts, ledgers, and reports for various financial needs with the financial services technology system; performs advanced accounting functions as needed to support System-wide financial operations; and takes action to monitor and maintain financial integrity and accuracy.
• Triages and addresses issues that fall outside of standard operating procedure, fields procedural questions, addresses expense authorizations and other needs requiring escalation to the manager level, and proactively identifies solutions to reduce the potential for errors and exceptions.
• Collaborates with IT to facilitate maintenance of Chart of Accounts and ERP automated financial systems, as well as other central management reporting needs for the System, and develops and documents systems of controls to ensure reliability and data integrity.
• Develops and maintains expert understanding of relevant financial technology systems, provides proactive guidance and support to department personnel, and liaises regularly with IT personnel to triage and resolve issues and updates as necessary.
• Liaises with facilities and capital planning leadership, as well as other business unit leaders, to maintain appropriate accounting of fixed assets and the future financial implications of capital- related decisions (e.g., annual depreciation estimates, lease implications, etc.)
• Sets and maintains high standards for customer service, accuracy, and timeliness on transaction completion, solicits routine formal and informal feedback to monitor progress toward customer service goals, and provides training resources and guidance to support department personnel with continuous service improvement.
• Provides supervision, training, and guidance to the Accounting & Reporting team.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.