Director of Financial Reporting
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Job no: 534750
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: VP for Finance
Department: Univ Controller-Operating
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance, Executive / Director / Management, Other
The Director of Financial Reporting leads the university’s financial reporting function, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of audited financial statements, regulatory filings, and strategic financial analyses. This role is responsible for maintaining compliance with state, federal, and GASB standards while driving innovation in reporting processes, automation, and data management. The Director manages a high-performing team and collaborates across departments to deliver insights that support executive decision-making and institutional strategy. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in a complex, mission-driven environment and is ready to shape the future of financial operations in higher education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of three accountants and oversight of staff assigned financial reporting duties near year end.
- Leadership of cross-functional teams during financial reporting cycles and system implementations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Strategic and detail-oriented leader with a passion for public service and higher education.
- Technologically adept and committed to continuous improvement.
- Skilled communicator who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional licensure/eligibility to obtain with significant experience (e.g., CPA, CGFM, etc.)
- Progressive experience preparing or auditing complex, audited financial statements.
- Advanced proficiency in business intelligence tools, SQL, and financial systems.
- Demonstrated success in project management and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
- Active CPA or CGFM license.
- Experience with GASB standards and public sector financial reporting.
- Experience implementing ERP finance modules or post-implementation optimization.
- Experience managing accounting standard updates and system integrations.
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Salary range of $135,000 – $160,000
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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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