University of Illinois Chicago · 3 hours ago
Director of Accounting
Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is looking for an effective and results-driven professional for the position of Director of Accounting. This leadership role is critical to the success of the campus' strategic mission, overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions, and promoting the financial well-being of the College.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership to develop and direct a range of budget planning, execution, and reporting activities. Develop complex cost accounting, cost/benefit analysis and pro-forma statements for management decision making and evaluate risk
Possess a broad understanding of all facets of the College of Medicine to work effectively with the Regional Dean, senior administrators, faculty, Department Heads and staff
Works in collaboration with the Director of Operations to manage the accounting functions of all revenue and expense agreements
Direct the daily accounting functions of the College through appropriate technical staff. Oversee all account establishment, obligation, vouchering and payroll processes, account transfers, miscellaneous transfers, petty cash, and revenue accounting
Design and coordinate accounting-related meetings and training for all accounting staff and departmental leadership including business admins
Generate all monitoring and reporting for all College sources of funds-State, MSP, grants, contracts, and others
Oversee the auditing functions within the accounting team to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Provide guidance to the team during the review of financial audit results and assist in identifying trends or issues uncovered during the process
Interface with various committees including MSP-related committee work, as well as other campus committees and other ad hoc operational groups
Develop, nurture and maintain professional business relationships with internal and external partners including the leadership of local healthcare systems, governmental and community agencies and other organizations
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives
Participates in annual budget process with Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs
Assist the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Regional Clinical Strategy with developing business plans when evaluating new clinical services and enhancing existing services
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in business, finance, accounting or public administration
Minimum of seven years progressively responsible related work experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards
Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, and the ability to utilize various financial systems/ databases
Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills
Skills in collaborative planning and decision-making, team-building and multi-tasking
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Preferred
CPA, MBA, or Healthcare related Master's degree
Experience in nonprofit, public sector or higher education
Knowledge of Banner accounting system
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is Chicago's largest university with more than 33,000 students, 12,000 employees, 16 colleges and a major public medical center.
10001+ employees
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