Job Duties
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1. Lead and manage the university’s accounting operations, including the general ledger, cash operations, and revenue accounting.
2. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable standards.
3. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
4. Develop and maintain internal controls, risk management protocols, and fraud prevention mechanisms to safeguard financial assets and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
5. Manage and optimize cash flow, including monitoring daily cash operations and overseeing accounts receivable and payable.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial strategies and support
University objectives.
7. Supervise the accounting team, providing mentorship, training, and development
opportunities.
8. Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements and tax filings.
9. Oversee compliance with federal and state financial regulations (GASB, FASB, ARMICS,
Sarbanes-Oxley, Title III, etc.).
10. Conduct regular financial reviews and audits to identify areas of improvement and
implement corrective actions.
11. Support the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning initiatives.
12. Function as the primary liaison between accounting and external auditors, ensuring a
Smooth audit process.
13. Implement and refine accounting policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency
and accuracy.
14. Oversee grants and sponsored program accounting, ensuring compliance with federal,
state, and private funding agencies.
15. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership based on financial performance and trends.
16. Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional
growth, and operational excellence.
17. Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
18. Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
19. The ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in the establishment,
interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
20. Strong customer service skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment, and the ability to communicate accounting matters to non-financial University constituents.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge and expertise in accounting and financial management operations through
participation in professional organizations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the university community and external financial
reporting agencies.
• Ability to perform detailed work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a diverse group of professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of the
organization.
Minimum Qualifications
21. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
required.
22. Three years of full-time experience as a controller, preferably in higher education.
23. Two years of management experience in general ledger accounting operations.
24. Four years of supervisory experience.
Additional Considerations
25. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
26. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification strongly preferred.
27. Preference is given for experience in a complex financial setting.
28. Knowledge of higher education business practices.
29. Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s business practices and the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual.
30. Knowledge of ARMICS and/or Sarbanes Oxley; knowledge of Banner, eVA, or Cardinal
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.