Careers at Virginia Tech

Manage the financial reporting section of the Controller's Office with primary responsibility for compilation of the university annual financial statements accurately and compliant with the Virginia Department of Accounts deadlines and directions. Prepare and manage the project schedule, and supervise and assist staff in the completion of the annual financial statements and other special purpose financial reports for the university and its business units. Responsible for the completion of several regulatory filings and surveys, such as, the 990T Exempt Organizations Business Income Tax Return and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Generate routine and adhoc internal reports for upper management. Responsible for taking a lead role in researching and planning the implementation of new standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Oversee year-round financial statement activities such as the identification and recording of right-to-use agreements, capitalization of renovations and capital projects, and maintenance of financial reporting data attributes.

• Master degree in accounting, finance or similar field or Bachelor's with demonstrated experience preparing financial reports and analysis equivalent to advanced degree.
• Professional licensure.
• Progressive experience in the preparation or audit of complex audited annual financial statements.
• Significant skills using business intelligence, SQL, accounting, or similar software applications to develop data extracts, automate data transformations, and generate data and report outputs.
• Experience successfully planning and managing projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and train.

• Active CPA license.
• Experience preparing or auditing under GASB accounting standards.
• Experience implementing, customizing, or configuring an ERP finance module or post-implementation
• Experience implementing accounting standard updates.

Regular

Salary range of $90,000 - $120,000

03/12/2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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