Director-Budget and Financial Reporting

The Director-Budget and Financial Reporting leads the College's budgeting processes, financial accounting, and reporting functions. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the College's operating and capital budgets, and preparation of accurate, timely, and transparent financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards, state and federal regulations, and Board of Trustees policies.

The Director collaborates with senior leadership, academic and administrative units, and external stakeholders to support effective financial planning, resource allocation, and decision-making aligned with the College's mission and strategic goals.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of the College's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develop multi-year financial models, forecasts, and scenarios to support long-term planning.
• Provide guidance to departments on budget preparation, fund management, and fiscal policies.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted projections and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy in the budget system.
• Develop and implement budget policies, procedures, and best practices that promote consistency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Verification of monthly and bi-weekly payroll.
• Participate in committees and working groups related to finance, planning, and resource allocation.
• Responsible for preparation, review, and verification of the College's annual audited financial statements, including all schedules and work papers, to ensure accuracy and compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines.
• Serve as College's primary liaison with external auditors for the basic financial audit, the auxiliary program audit, and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) audit. Collaborates closely with auditors by responding to inquiries, providing required documentation, and explaining accounting and financial transactions. Reviews audit findings and management letters and works with the Director–Financial Operations to implement recommended internal control improvements and other necessary revisions.
• Responsible for examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with the System Finance Director at the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) office and the Comptrollers from Chadron State and Wayne State Colleges to promote consistency and alignment in financial reporting across the System.
• Responsible for implementation of new accounting standards and implementation of any necessary changes in process to accommodate those new standards.
• Responsible for auxiliary program budgeting and financial reporting. Collaborates with the Director–Financial Operations through regularly scheduled meetings to coordinate the budget process as well as necessary reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for the Board, federal and state entities, and other outside agencies as required. This includes IPEDS personnel and financial data and annual FISAP reports for Financial Aid.
• Provide advice on all financial matters to the Vice President Administration and Finance (VPAF) and prepares financial reports and analysis as requested for internal purposes.
• Collaborate with College administration to support PSC's educational mission.
• Assist the VPAF and the Director Human Resources with special projects and other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Minimum of three years of accounting experience.

Experience in and thorough knowledge of preparing or auditing financial statements.

Knowledge of and experience with the application of financial accounting standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in accounting or related field.

Work experience in governmental and/or higher education accounting.

Experience with SAP accounting system and PeopleSoft student information systems.

Working knowledge of GASB.

Certified Public Accountant license

About Us:

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Additional Information:

Work authorization and/or visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Please submit the completed application and references.