Director of Financial Operations
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI, United States
The Director of Financial Operations oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the College, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and general financial operations. This role ensures efficient processing, strong internal controls, and compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment.
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for AR, AP, and Financial Operations teams
Supervise and support the AR Manager, AP Manager, and Financial Operations Manager
Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures
Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to financial operations
Collaborate with Budget, Purchasing, Payroll, and external auditors
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, institutional policies, and regulations
Identify opportunities for process improvement and system efficiencies
Develop operational metrics and performance reporting
Assist with audits, financial reporting, and special projects
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and intern controls
Proven leadership and process improvement skill
Education & Experience EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 – 10 years of progressive accounting/financial operations experience. Minimum 3 – 5 years of supervisory or management experience. Higher education experience preferred
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This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for AR, AP, and Financial Operations teams
Supervise and support the AR Manager, AP Manager, and Financial Operations Manager
Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures
Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to financial operations
Collaborate with Budget, Purchasing, Payroll, and external auditors
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, institutional policies, and regulations
Identify opportunities for process improvement and system efficiencies
Develop operational metrics and performance reporting
Assist with audits, financial reporting, and special projects
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and intern controls
Proven leadership and process improvement skill
Education & Experience EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 – 10 years of progressive accounting/financial operations experience. Minimum 3 – 5 years of supervisory or management experience. Higher education experience preferred
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