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Old Dominion University Accounting Systems & Innovation Manager in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Accounting Systems & Innovation Manager
Department FINANCE OFFICE
Position Number FP616A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Accounting Systems & Innovation Manager will provide leadership and expertise of the functional and technical areas in the Office of Finance. Primary duties include analyzing and interpreting complex financial and/or operational issues, developing technological processes to support departmental and University success, identification and implementation of improvements to, training on, and back up for the Cardinal reconciliation process, and special projects. This position will also serve as a liaison between IT and the Office of Finance, identifying areas of need in the department, partnering with IT to request new or ensure the accuracy of existing reports, regularly auditing reports for accuracy. This position is also responsible for analyzing and providing technical support for accounting functionality, managing an operational efficiency program, and ensuring the technical training of staff.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Accounting/Finance/IT or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP , GASB , financial accounting/general ledger experience and their application to fund accounting.
Considerable technical knowledge of various Accounting Software, SIS , and CRM systems.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to analyze complex business processes and demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively.
Strong collaboration skills working with diverse teams.
Possess effective communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to extract, synthesize and transform data into management information.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and interpret administrative policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, to record, reconcile, monitor, and report data.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA / CPA candidate preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 06/17/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 07/01/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Describe your experience working with database and information systems management and reporting.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe your experience with reports (i.e. created, delivered, type of data collected).
(Open Ended Question)
- Please briefly describe your experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP).
(Open Ended Question)