What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting position at San Jacinto College?
Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting - District Office
FUNCTION: The Manager of Financial Accounting and Reporting is responsible for overseeing the Foundation's financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with applicable regulations, and transparent reporting. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the Foundation's assets and supporting its mission to advance student success.
This role requires strategic financial foresight through ongoing reporting, developing long term financial plans, forecasting trends, and advising leadership on budgeting, investments, and risk management to support sustainable organizational growth.
Working closely with the Executive Director and in collaboration with College's Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs, and the Vice Chancellor for External Relations, the Manager ensures sound fiscal management, timely reporting, and adherence to nonprofit and governmental accounting standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and financials production for the San Jacinto College Foundation, including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, and cash management.
- Responsible for planning and overseeing the annual audit with an external auditing firm. Support preparation of Form 990 and other required filings.
- Compile annual spending from endowments, named scholarships, and other Foundation funds according to the Foundation Spending Policy.
- Create annual Foundation budget and the annual College budget for the office of resource development.
- Work with investment advisors on all Foundation assets and ensure the investment policy allocations are current. Oversee rebalancing to keep investments within the investment policy.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Foundation leadership and Board of Directors. Develop and present financial reports and analyses to support strategic decision making.
- Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, donor restrictions and applicable state and institutional policies.
Additional Job Functions:
- Attend various College and Foundation events and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a strong customer-service orientation.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting.
- Experience with financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
- High level of accuracy, integrity and attention to detail.
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Preferred Education:
- Master's Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
Required Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in nonprofit or higher education.
Note: This position has limited opportunity for remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College.
Salary Grade: 118
Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule
Requisition Number: req6345
Posting Close Date: 7/28/2026 at 6 pm CST
The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy. Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2648; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu