Savannah Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Accounting.  The Executive Director of Accounting is responsible for the overall planning, directing, and comprehensive management of the College’s accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, assets, travel and student account system (Banner).

 Supervisory

• Trains, assigns, and directs the work of assigned personnel; provides guidance to less experienced accountants.
• Supervises subordinate personnel in areas involving financial and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, assets, travel, and Banner accounting.
• Defines and discusses performance goals and follows-up with written evaluations providing relevant feedback to encourage improvement and progress toward College and individual employee goals.
• Informs and trains staff on accounting methods and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Facilitates general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, account reconciliation, purchasing, asset management, and cash management
• Reviews and analyzes financial records for accuracy
• Compiles and submits various reports internally and externally
• Maintains proper control and reviews account balances for accuracy
• Addresses complex financial issues
• Understands and applies state and federal regulations
• Facilitates the complex task of recording Banner Student Account Information
• Supervises balancing of financial records at month-end
• Assists with year-end closing procedures including financial statement preparation
• Assists with budget development
• Other duties as assigned

 Knowledge Required

• Detailed knowledge of governmental accounting and financial auditing principles
• Ability to develop and prepare detailed statistical and/or technical reports
• Ability to compile, research and analyze technical and financial data
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to use critical thinking to effectively solve problems
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
• Skill in decision-making and problem solving
• Skill in oral and written communications

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years of full-time work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in governmental accounting and GAAP
• Master's degree in accounting or closely related field
• CPA and/or CGFM
• Proficiency in the following computer programs/applications: PeopleSoft Financials, BANNER Student Database - specifically BANNER Accounts Receivable, Nebraska Bookstore System, Workday, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working within the Technical College System of Georgia strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.  The employee frequently bends, lifts and carries lightweight objects up to 25 pounds.  The ability to speak clearly is required.  Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.