Finance Director

Overview

Description: Finance Director. Salary: $81,126 - $91,267. Classification: Administrative Exempt. Reports to: Chief Financial Officer. Priority Consideration for applicants by April 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, travel and expense reimbursements, contract and grant accounting, and student-related financial transactions.
• Approve and monitor accounting batches, journals, and transactions, ensuring completeness, accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to established controls.
• Own the transactional month-end and year-end close process, coordinating timelines, validating postings, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting errors and variances, including root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP/GASB and institutional policies.
• Review all accounting to confirm records are properly and timely maintained, reporting cycles and other engagements are performed in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Maintain and supervise the day-to-day integrity of the general ledger, including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and proper classification of transactions.
• Ensure accounts are supported by appropriate documentation and reconciled on a timely basis.
• Monitor ledger activity to ensure consistency, accuracy, and readiness for reporting and audit review.
• Oversee daily and monthly banking activities, including cash postings, bank reconciliations, and resolution of reconciling items.
• Ensure cash transactions are recorded accurately and reconciled to supporting bank records.
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper internal controls over cash activity.
• Execute and monitor established accounting controls and procedures to ensure compliance with institutional policies, GAAP/GASB, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Implement approved policies and procedures within accounting operations.
• Support audits and compliance reviews by providing accurate records, reconciliations, and transactional documentation (without serving as the audit lead).
• Collaborate in the development and refinement of policies, procedures, and guidelines essential to the administration of accounting and related functions.
• Coordinate and communicate fiscal procedures, evaluating and implementing methods to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years full-time accounting experience with two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting and Fund Reporting (GAFR), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Experience with automated financial software.
• Experience in implementation of organizational efficiencies and process improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Intermediate level computer competency, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Accounting experience from a government or public sector agency.
• Certification as a Public Accountant, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financial software.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Conditions of Employment

• Full-time exempt position, Monday through Friday.
• Salary: $81,126 - $91,267 annually, with a benefits package including medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan; 11 paid holidays; vacation/sick/personal leave; Aflac, auto/home insurance; space-available tuition waiver; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); fitness center; reduced-rate on-site child care on a space-available basis.

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How to Apply

Required: To be considered, apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter describing how your experience sets you apart for this position
• Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate)

EEO Statement

Olympic College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following contact handles inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, . Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement can be changed or modified without notice.

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