Job Details

Synopsis of Role:
The Director of Finance is responsible for establishing finance policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems, in the areas of accounts payable, purchasing and general accounting.

Essential Functions:

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Provides status updates by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements by researching existing and new legislation, working with internal teams, and advises management of actions and risks.
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively.
• Develops, successfully implements, and trains new workflow and system enhancements to support strategic growth.
• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Interacts with staff and various teams, at all levels as required, to meet strategic objectives.
• Manages and maintains updates to all standard operating procedures and Sarbanes Oxley narratives, as well as understand and meets Department of Education regulations as it relates to financial aid refunds.
• Works with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Ensures all work meets both financial and SOX compliance.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

• Standard office environment in Charles Town, WV.

• Ability to interact with students and staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to lead and mentor a management team.
• Ability to solve problems in an ever changing environment.
• Advanced skills with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.
• Five or more years of experience in managing an accounting function.
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Windows based applications (specifically Excel).
• Experience with Paramount Workplace and Great Plains preferred.