Director of Finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Sussex County Community College Full Time - On Site

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Finance assists in the regular financial reporting and analyses of the College and Foundation activities. Oversees the daily processes of the Accounting activities and transactions (Accounts Payable, Grant Accounting, Fixed Assets, and General Accounting) and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the regular reporting of such to the administration, including the general ledger and financial operating and reporting functions and associated processes. Summary of ResponsibilitiesRecording the College’s financial activities on the general ledger, including financial reporting and associated all balance sheet account analysisProposes and monitors accounting procedures and systems of internal accounting control.Effective utilization of Jenzabar/COGNOS as a reporting tool Managing College and Foundation bank accounts and banking relationships including daily cash balance monitoringPrepares for the preparation of the College and Foundation the monthly and year-end financial statements and supports the coordination with the external auditors. Managing and coordinating the annual audit processPreparing interim financial reports including oversight of Endowment Fund activity, temporarily restricted fund and analysis of general ledger account activity – queries, data retrieval and maintenance of financial statements.Supervises Accounting Team consisting of Senior Account and Staff Accountant

QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting and/or CPA 5+ years' of experience in finance or accounting Experience with Jenzabar /COGNOS and Datatel/Ellucian software in an educational environment Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year commensurate with education/experience.

To Apply:Please send cover letter and resume to HRresume@sussex.edu. Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a principal residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.