Director of Accounting

Emory University

Director of Accounting overseeing financial statement audits and compliance at Emory University. Managing accounting practices and leading a team for accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of the financial statement external audit
Preparation and review of the financial statements and footnotes
Preparation of compliance audit footnotes, such as the A-133 Single Audit
Serve as Emory’s lead contact with external auditors
Oversee all quarter and year-end financial reporting accounting adjustments
Manage preparation of any technical accounting memos
Oversee general ledger activity
Manage the preparation and review of monthly fringe cost reporting and variance analysis
Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures
Manage staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
Address tight deadlines and multitude of accounting activities
Interact with Office of General Counsel, Emory Investment Management, and senior management
Oversee accounting functions, including intercompany accounting and income statement variance analytics
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Provide staff training, handle personnel issues, and monitor professional development opportunities
Collaborate with the Controller on special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Seven years of public, non-profit or private industry accounting experience which includes management level experience
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or CPA preferred
Experience analyzing financial performance and developing financial plans within a higher education or non-profit environment is a plus
Excellent verbal, written, communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statement preparationcompliance audittechnical accountinggeneral ledger managementvariance analysisaccounting principlesfinancial reportingintercompany accountingfinancial performance analysisfinancial planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstaff trainingpersonnel managementtime managementcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detaildeadline management

Certifications

CPA