Core Education · 1 day ago
Senior Director Accounting & Finance
Core Education is a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming the business model of higher education through innovative programs and partnerships. The Senior Director of Accounting & Finance will oversee the accounting operations, guide the Staff Accountant, and work closely with the SVP of Finance to enhance reporting and systems across the organization.
EducationSmall and Medium BusinessesTrainingUniversities
Responsibilities
Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Serve as the NetSuite functional owner, managing reporting structures, workflows, and integrations
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation
Ensure compliance with Federal and State level tax and insurance requirements
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits and filings
Support the SVP of Finance with cash management, AR/AP oversight, and financial compliance activities
Manage the org-wide budget and work with SVP of Strategic Finance on establishing department budgets
Oversee billing and invoicing process
Develop and manage key financial models
Conduct monthly financial assessments and generate reports to be submitted to the SVP of Strategic Finance and Executive Leadership Team
Maintain and enhance KPI reporting across lines of business to guide management and Board visibility into business performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (master's preferred)
Proficiency in NetSuite required, with demonstrated experience in reporting and system optimization
7+ years' financial management experience at quickly growing small-midsized startups
Excellent financial and accounting acumen
Proven experience in financial forecasting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to synthesize information quickly, distill important takeaways, and tell a compelling story
Be a detail and results oriented individual who is self-motivated, flexible, and who thrives working in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
Company
Core Education
Core Education is an organization with the goal of assisting small and mid-sized institutions by providing creative shared services.