Interim Financial and Accounting Director

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Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of University Advancement invites applications for the position of Interim Financial and Accounting Director. This position performs fiscal and monetary management functions of the Southeastern Louisiana University affiliates – Southeastern Foundation, Southeastern Alumni Association and Lion Athletics Association. The Interim Director works with the affiliate board presidents, boards and committees. The Interim Director reports directly under the Vice President for University Advancement.

The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of University Advancement invites applications for the position of Interim Financial and Accounting Director. This position performs fiscal and monetary management functions of the Southeastern Louisiana University affiliates – Southeastern Foundation, Southeastern Alumni Association and Lion Athletics Association. The Interim Director works with the affiliate board presidents, boards and committees. The Interim Director reports directly under the Vice President for University Advancement.

The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in Business from an accredited university or professional certification by hire date

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Acts with a commitment to handling confidential donor and University information with integrity and sensitivity
- Ability to manage daily, weekly and monthly processes to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and writing skills as well as proficiency with Excel
- Familiarity with relational databases and experience in nonprofit accounting
- Experience with query and reporting tools and languages, such as SQL or Crystal Reports
- Demonstrated experience in an office environment involving considerable analytical and computer responsibilities
- Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize work flow
- Must be proactive and have the ability to be a self-starter
- Must possess superior organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to balance ongoing projects with ad hoc requests, the ability to work independently with minimal direction, and an ability to delegate and to work well with others
- Ability to work under deadline pressure with attention to detail and accuracy always as a primary goal

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

February 14, 2024

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.