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Director AccountingUniversal Technical Institute • Phoenix, AZ, US
Director Accounting

Director Accounting

Universal Technical Institute • Phoenix, AZ, US
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Director of Accounting

The Director of Accounting leads the centralized division accounting function overseeing accounting for divisional areas such as admissions, marketing, student finance, partnerships and sponsorships and, Additionally, leads the fixed assets and accounts payable teams that support both the division and corporate. The Director of Accounting ensures compliance with GAAP and company policies, while focusing on continuous improvement of accounting processes. The Director is responsible for ensuring the all-accounting practices are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

Pay Range : $150,000 - $160,000

What We Offer :

  • Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
  • Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
  • Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
  • Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
  • Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
  • Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
  • Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities

  • Leads portions of the monthly close process, including preparing and / or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses; ensuring that revenue related to the tuition loan program is properly recorded in accordance with ASC 606. Understands and enforces established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the preparation of the monthly Business Review report and other support schedules.
  • Regularly looks for opportunities to optimize and streamline processes and procedures to make the month-end close process more efficient and accurate.
  • Oversees the weekly check run for accounts payable, ensuring that all invoices are paid in accordance with vendor terms and in-line with management's cash utilization strategy.
  • Champions and implements new electronic payment methods for accounts payable based upon new available technology and industry standards and trends.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all capital purchases are recorded timely and accurately.
  • Oversees the process for annual and quarterly cycle-counts of fixed assets to ensure existence.
  • Key player in supporting or managing company growth initiatives and other special projects as it relates to the Accounting Department.
  • Continued focus on improving system efficiencies while ensuring compliance with SOX and SEC requirements by performing system testing, spreadsheet testing, access review, etc.
  • Supports annual and quarterly audits (both internal and external).
  • Actively supports remediation efforts regarding compliance issues, including but not limited to, SOX findings, Internal Audit findings and business-identified issues.
  • Establish / maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
  • Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience (required); Public company experience (preferred)
  • Experience with enterprise financial management systems (required) (PeopleSoft preferred)
  • Active CPA (required)
  • Skills :

  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP & SOX
  • Analytical skills required to identify and resolve problems effectively
  • Independently manage complex tasks and projects
  • Coach and mentor junior team members
  • Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
  • Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
  • Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
  • Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
  • Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
  • Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
  • Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
  • Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
  • Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
  • Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
  • Drive innovation to improve organizational success
  • Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
  • Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
  • Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Abilities :

  • Able and willing to :
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason

  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and / or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
  • Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
  • Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
  • Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
  • Ability to travel to worksite locations
  • Rarely (up to 5% of workday)
  • Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle

  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
  • Environment :

  • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
  • This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
  • Overnight and / or Local travel required (up to 10%)
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