FP198W

Director Accounting & Tax Compliance

Full Time Professional

William & Mary

44B000 AVP Financial Operations

Financial Operations is responsible for the comprehensive accounting for the bursar, disbursement and payroll activities for the university collectively, the departments manage and account for all revenues and disbursements of the university in accordance with federal and state laws or regulations as well as generally accepted accounting principles and ensuring the accuracy of the data that flows through the accounting system and is the basis for the comprehensive annual financial statements for the university.

The position focuses on managing and optimizing critical financial operations within the university to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives. This role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and adherence to federal, state, and university regulations. Core responsibilities include overseeing payroll, tax compliance, and travel disbursements, while collaborating with other departments to enhance financial systems and policies. Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure internal controls operate effectively, with mechanisms in place for ongoing monitoring and evaluation. • Provides oversight and direction to Department Managers to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, policies, regulations and university priorities.
• Collaborates with Information Technology, Human Resources and other key departments to manage payroll disbursements, tax processing, and compliance activities.
• Researches best practices and Workday functionality with the goal to automate processes, enhance efficiencies, eliminate redundancies, and increase productivity through cross functional departments.
• Collaborates directly with W&M and VIMS departments to ensure adherence with the State and Federal regulations.
• Partners with the State Department of Treasury on unclaimed property matters and coordinates with the university’s financial institutions to ensure accurate warrants processing
• Ensure compliance with tax filings and regulations, including the university’s tax return, in and out of state payroll tax filings, and sales and use tax.

This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week to include evenings and weekends as needed to support the business operations.

No

Exempt

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

12-Month

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

• Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or closely related field, with significant, professional and progressive experience.
• Experience overseeing several production departments (e.g: payroll, travel, and, tax compliance, etc).
• Significant professional and progressive experience in financial operations or an accounting function, within a large, complex and diverse organization.
• Experience using an automated accounting system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), with the demonstrated ability to apply those principles in an operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the proven ability to independently lead and solve a myriad of personnel and financial issues, while using judgment in all resolutions and or recommendations.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills with the proven ability to lead and oversee several production departments.• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and collaboratively as a team member, while exercising tact and diplomacy in all interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (specifically a Master’s in Finance or Business Administration).
• Significant experience in a management role.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Strong knowledge of ERP specifically Workday.
• Strong working knowledge of Commonwealth of VA state financial policies and procedures as well as expertise in accounting, human resources, budgeting, procurement, payroll and accounts payable functions is highly preferred.

Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

Up to $125,000 commensurate with experience

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

U15

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

02/24/2025

03/14/2025

Yes

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.