Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $120,000.00 - $250,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
7+ years work experience in related discipline
Gaap and financial reporting compliance
General ledger and accounts payable/receivable management
The Senior Director will serve as the steward of financial integrity, managing multiple teams responsible for accounting policies, controls, and fiscal operations within the Biological Sciences Division

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director will serve as the steward of financial integrity, managing multiple teams responsible for accounting policies, controls, and fiscal operations within the Biological Sciences Division.
  • This role requires leading the implementation of new processes following a recent Enterprise Resource Planning system adoption while ensuring compliance with GAAP and University financial policies.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $250,000 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 responsible for accounting policies, controls, and fiscal operations within the Biological Sciences Division.

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 work experience in related discipline
  • GAAP and financial reporting compliance
  • General ledger and accounts payable/receivable management
  • Monthly and annual close process oversight
  • Team leadership and management of finance professionals
  • ERP system implementation and optimization experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Higher Education or Academic Medical Center
  • CPA certification or MBA degree preferred
  • Oracle Cloud ERP familiarity
  • Strategic partnership with senior leadership
  • AI tools for financial workflow optimization
  • Project Management methodology knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • MBA or CPA certification preferred
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in Higher Education or Healthcare sector

Work Rights

Not specified

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