Director, Financial Reporting
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, United States
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees quarterly financial reporting including forecasts for fiscal year-end results of operations. Prepares the year-end management discussion and analysis, including presentations for senior management and committees of the Board of Trustees
Develops the appropriate infrastructure and provides direction to the financial reporting staff responsible for ensuring that accounting transactions are accurately recorded and in compliance with internal policies and GAAP
Monitors the external environment for changes in regulatory requirements, new accounting pronouncements and emerging high-risk areas. Partners with internal stakeholders to develop processes to ensure compliance and internal controls designed to mitigate risk
Leads the development of custom financial reports utilizing business software reporting tools and reviews output to ensure the accuracy of the financial transactions
Oversees annual year-end audit engagements with the institution's external auditor including establishing audit dates, soliciting/collecting materials and financial data from key individuals across campus. Acts as the primary point of contact for the external auditors to ensure efficient and effective audit engagement
Develops and implements internal controls designed to ensure that accounting transactions are accurately recorded, and financial statements are accurate and in accordance with GAAP
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
Skill in determining, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to prevent errors and risk
Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
Ability to analyze complex financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend solutions
Ability to lead teams, guide decision making, and provide financial oversight in alignment with institutional goals
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
6 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
Job Level Overview Management and People Leadership Level 2 - Manages the operations of a function within a department. Shapes overall success within team or department through planning, coordination, resource allocation, strategy execution, and determination of staffing to ensure achievement of operational results.
Additional Details RIT's Controller's Office is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting, preferable a CPA, to oversee critical financial reporting activities and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional financial information. In this role, you'll guide a team of reporting professionals, strengthen financial controls, and shape processes that support compliance and informed decision‑making across campus. You'll collaborate with senior management, oversee reporting cycles, partner on audit activities, and help translate complex financial data into meaningful insights. Ideal candidates bring deep technical accounting expertise, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a passion for building efficient, reliable financial reporting frameworks in a dynamic higher‑education environment.
FLSA Category Exempt
Work Location Hybrid
Compensation $93,600 - $145,100
EEO Statement RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
Eligibility Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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Oversees quarterly financial reporting including forecasts for fiscal year-end results of operations. Prepares the year-end management discussion and analysis, including presentations for senior management and committees of the Board of Trustees
Develops the appropriate infrastructure and provides direction to the financial reporting staff responsible for ensuring that accounting transactions are accurately recorded and in compliance with internal policies and GAAP
Monitors the external environment for changes in regulatory requirements, new accounting pronouncements and emerging high-risk areas. Partners with internal stakeholders to develop processes to ensure compliance and internal controls designed to mitigate risk
Leads the development of custom financial reports utilizing business software reporting tools and reviews output to ensure the accuracy of the financial transactions
Oversees annual year-end audit engagements with the institution's external auditor including establishing audit dates, soliciting/collecting materials and financial data from key individuals across campus. Acts as the primary point of contact for the external auditors to ensure efficient and effective audit engagement
Develops and implements internal controls designed to ensure that accounting transactions are accurately recorded, and financial statements are accurate and in accordance with GAAP
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
Skill in determining, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to prevent errors and risk
Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
Ability to analyze complex financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and recommend solutions
Ability to lead teams, guide decision making, and provide financial oversight in alignment with institutional goals
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
6 years of relevant experience
Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered
Job Level Overview Management and People Leadership Level 2 - Manages the operations of a function within a department. Shapes overall success within team or department through planning, coordination, resource allocation, strategy execution, and determination of staffing to ensure achievement of operational results.
Additional Details RIT's Controller's Office is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting, preferable a CPA, to oversee critical financial reporting activities and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of institutional financial information. In this role, you'll guide a team of reporting professionals, strengthen financial controls, and shape processes that support compliance and informed decision‑making across campus. You'll collaborate with senior management, oversee reporting cycles, partner on audit activities, and help translate complex financial data into meaningful insights. Ideal candidates bring deep technical accounting expertise, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a passion for building efficient, reliable financial reporting frameworks in a dynamic higher‑education environment.
FLSA Category Exempt
Work Location Hybrid
Compensation $93,600 - $145,100
EEO Statement RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
Eligibility Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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