Director of Finance at Capitol Technology University – Laurel, Maryland

CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Position Description:
Director of Finance/Accounting Manager
Full-time 12-month, Exempt Position

POSITION SUMMARY:

Capitol Technology University (University) seeks a motivated and self-directed Director of Finance. Under general direction from the VP of Finance & Administration, this person will participate, coordinate and supervise the financial operations of the Business Office, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, general ledger, financial reporting, cash management, federal grant accounting, contract accounting, record archival, and federal reporting. This full cycle accounting position will also supervise the accounting team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle day to day financial management of all University and Foundation accounting activities, including full cycle accounting (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and all General Ledger maintenance). This position requires the Director to both make and oversee all entries to the general ledger.Prepare the monthly general ledger, trial balance and financial reports (enter and coordinate all entries). Provide oversight of the University and Foundation’s cash accounts and daily reporting of the overall cash position. Supervise the appropriate billing and timely collections of student accounts, working directly with outside collection agency on uncollectible accounts. Assist the VP for Finance as necessary in creating the annual budget for the University and Foundation for all departments.Provide accurate and timely general ledger data to the VP for Finance for departmental and University and Foundation budget reports on a monthly basis. Create and manage grant budgets and reports for various private, public and federal grants, including grants from National Security Agency and National Science Foundation. Conduct financial analysis and provide senior management with financial reports used for purposes of forecasting, budgeting, cash flow projections, enrollment and tuition and fee analysis. Participate in strategic and financial planning by providing financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership. Work directly with external auditors to complete and prepare the annual audit of the University and Foundation. Prepare all necessary financial reports and surveys for outside agencies. Prepare and/or assist in the filing of all necessary federal tax returns, including IRS Forms 990, 1098T, and 1099. Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial, federal and state legislation, policies and procedures, such as GAAP, FASB, FERPA, OMB.