Director of Financial Accounting Position Available In Bay, Florida

Director of Financial Accounting
Gulf Coast State College
in Panama City, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

$76,957.00 – $85,972.00 Annually

Posted:

05/15/2025

Category:

Business and Financial Services Salary:

$76,957.00 – $85,972.00

Annually Location:

Panama City Main Campus Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

202500052

Division:

Business Affairs FLSA:

Exempt Description This position is primarily responsible for all financial accounting functions of the college including accounts payable, grants, banking and investments, and the correct recording of all accounting transactions in the college’s financial records system. Included are preparation of financial statements and related reports, analysis of financial activities as requested, and coordination of financial and operational audits. This position is sensitive and requires a level II background. Notice of E ‘Verify participation.
What Gulf Coast State College offers you: An excellent work/life balance, with a standard work week of 37.5 hours/week!
Retirement Plan and 403b or 457b savings plan that will allow you to plan for your future!
An excellent state medical plan.
Additional benefits of dental, vision, short and long term disability insurances, and College-paid life insurance!
Critical Illness, Cancer, and Whole Life insurance plans!
Accrued annual leave, sick leave
Tuition reimbursement opportunities!
Opportunities to volunteer for committees to help in your professional growth! Examples of Duties
General college wide accounting to include preparation of financial statements and reports, cash management, and accounting for major construction projects.
Oversees internal and external audits and preparation of audit-related reports.
Serves as point of contact for college staff in financial matters.
Assists accounting personnel as needed.
Assists Human Resources with payrolls, tax reporting, tax documents and employee benefits as needed.
Assists other management in ensuring compliance with college policies, state education board rules, and Florida Statutes.
Assists Dean of Business Affairs, Vice President of Administration and Finance and other college staff as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises staff in a diverse group of institutional support areas including accounts payable, grants accounting, and general financial accounting. Typical Qualifications Master’s degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited college or university; or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and applicable years of professional experience. Supervisory experience required. CPA preferred
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Supplemental Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The ability to travel locally and out of town on college related business and training is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle and feel. The employee is regularly required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus as well as ability to determine the color of objects. Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Woods, Executive Director of Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-872-3866.
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