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Robert Half Director of Accounting - REMOTE [contract to hire] in Denton, Texas

Description

Our Higher Education client has a contract to hire REMOTE opportunity for a Director of Accounting position. The Director of Accounting's role involves overseeing the Accounting Services department in a university setup. Tasks range from managing the institution's financial accounts, records, and annual financial statements to ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and university policies. The role requires close collaboration with different stakeholders and the potential to lead a team effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct daily accounting activities, encompassing accounts receivables, investments, reconciliations, and monthly closing.

  • Prepare accurate financial reports, such as annual financial reports, interim quarterly reports, and grant-related financial reports in compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Oversee financial reporting for specific projects and contracts within the university.

  • Establish, monitor, and uphold strong internal control procedures to support financial operations and ensure financial integrity.

  • Ensure compliance with external reporting requirements, such as accounting standards, tax laws, and accreditation requirements.

  • Deliver high-quality customer service to both internal and external customers.

  • Provide strategic partnership across the university and lead a team through supervision, training, and development.

Top 3 Keys:

  1. Ensure the university financials are produced timely and accurately

  2. Ability to understand accounting systems and make adjustments

  3. Strong leadership of the department

    Software: Oracle Cloud

    Requirements

• Requires 10+ years of experience in the accounting field

• Experience in or with Educational Institutions is preferred

• Must have proficiency in Oracle Cloud

• Ability to understand accounting systems and make adjustments

• Ability to Provide Leadership in a team setting is critical

• Understanding of all Accounting Functions is necessary

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is mandatory

• Auditing skills are required

• Experience with Budget Processes is necessary

• Must be able to perform Month End Close tasks efficiently

• Competency in Account Analysis is essential

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