2023-24 Director of Accounting (New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA)
Company: Collegiate Academies
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
About this role: The Director of Accounting will be responsible
for overseeing Payroll Accounting for all Collegiate Academies
teammates. Success in this role will help to ensure that teammates
have the financial security to achieve our ambitious mission, as
well as ensuring that Collegiate Academies' financial management is
sound and rigorous.This position requires a deep attention to
detail, an ability to meet hard deadlines, a desire to be part of a
growing organization, and thorough knowledge of basic accounting
principles and procedures. A successful candidate will be excited
about executing and refining our accounting and payroll systems to
allow our schools to have unprecedented focus on students, because
a financial worry never crosses their mind.About Collegiate
Academies: Collegiate Academies prepares all students for lives of
unlimited opportunity. Founded in 2008, Collegiate Academies serves
over 3,000 students in five public high schools and two
postsecondary programs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We serve a
dramatically higher proportion of students with special needs,
students who are English language learners, and students who are
from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We see the individual
greatness of every student who comes through our
doors.ResponsibilitiesPayroll ManagementReconcile and record
benefitsPrepare and record month-end closing entriesReview and
recommend modifications and efficiencies to accounting systems and
proceduresAssist with external auditPerform other projects as
requestedMindsets, Beliefs, and SkillsDeeply held belief in the
mission of Collegiate Academies and the limitless potential of all
people - that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and
educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college or an
appropriately rigorous post-secondary outcome.Ability to
relentlessly pursue goals, and work through obstacles. Exhibit a
high degree of initiative in resolving problems and implementing
solutions independently in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial
environment.Execute duties with exceptional customer service. Take
responsibility for resolving inquiries from teammates with
accurate, consistent and timely responses.Exemplary attention to
detail and ability to implement personal organization systems to
manage multiple deadlines.Strong proactive problem-solving and
critical thinking skills, and the willingness to speak up when
something can be done more effectively.Work independently, with
guidance only in the most complex situations.Maintain effectiveness
when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or
environment; effectively adjust to work within new work structures,
processes, requirements, or cultures.Goal oriented, and able to
translate network priorities into operational reality through clear
communication, resource distribution, accountability measures, and
tracking systems to ensure goals are met and effective.Provide
feedback, instruction, and development guidance to all teammates to
support their growth and success in their roles.Demonstrate a
poised, credible, and confident demeanor that reassures others and
commands respect; convey an image that is consistent with the
organization's vision and values.Clearly and succinctly convey
information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicate in a
focused and compelling way that captures and holdsDesire to grow as
a leader and personQualifications4-year undergraduate degree in
accounting/other business related field, or 5+ years of
professional experience in public education operations, finance, or
management.Experience with Paylocity and Blackbaud Financial Edge
accounting system or other advanced accounting software
packagesExperience in a school system with multiple sitesWell-honed
technical skills (e.g., Excel, Google Docs)To ApplyPlease submit a
resume and application online. In the application, you will be
asked to answer the following questions. You may want to plan your
answers in advance of beginning the application.How do you see this
role as critical to the CA mission? (1-2 paragraphs)Describe a time
in your career where you had to grow dramatically in your mindsets
and skills to ensure you met your goals. What was challenging about
this? How did you do? (2-3 paragraphs)Describe an instance in your
professional life when you successfully influenced an outcome or
influenced change when there was not a direct reporting
relationship. How did you do it? (2-3 paragraphs)Disclaimer:
Collegiate Academies encourages individuals of all identities and
backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity
employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of
individuals. Collegiate Academies does not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry,
age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by
applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired
will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S.
is a precondition of employment. Collegiate Academies does not
sponsor employment visas.
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