Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $120,000.00 - $250,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
7+ years accounting experience
Gaap and fasb compliance expertise
General ledger and close process management
The Senior Director will serve as the steward of financial integrity, managing multiple teams to establish accounting policies and controls within the University of Chicago's biomedical enterprise

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director will serve as the steward of financial integrity, managing multiple teams to establish accounting policies and controls within the University of Chicago's biomedical enterprise.
  • This role is responsible for leading the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fund management while ensuring compliance with GAAP and driving process optimization across a complex academic medical center structure.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000.00 - $250,000.00 along with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director will serve as the steward of financial integrity, managing multiple teams to establish accounting policies and controls within the University of Chicago's biomedical enterprise.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00 - $250,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years accounting experience
  • GAAP and FASB compliance expertise
  • General ledger and close process management
  • Team leadership in decentralized environment
  • ERP system implementation experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partnership with senior leadership
  • AI tools for financial workflow optimization
  • Collaborative team culture development
  • Cross-functional project execution skills
  • Advanced financial modeling capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • MBA or CPA certification preferred
  • 7+ years work experience in related discipline
  • Experience in Higher Education or Healthcare sector
  • Prior leadership in system implementations

Work Rights

Not specified

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