Associate Director of Financial Reporting

Job no

506920

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Remote

Categories

Finance and Administration, Drexel University

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Financial Reporting is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the University’s financial reporting function, including the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly consolidated financial statements for Drexel University and its subsidiaries.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Financial Reporting, the Associate Director serves as the operational lead for financial reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit deliverables. The position provides direct supervision and guidance to Financial Reporting staff and plays a key role in coordinating audit activities, evaluating complex accounting transactions, and maintaining strong internal controls.

The Associate Director works closely with General Accounting, Budget and Planning, and other finance units to ensure alignment of financial reporting activities and proper recording of transactions.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the preparation and review of monthly consolidated financial statements and related variance analysis.
• Ensures all reporting deliverables are completed accurately and in accordance with departmental timelines.
• Reviews and approves key workpapers and supporting schedules to ensure audit readiness.
• Oversees preparation of financial statements for special purpose entities.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of annual audits for Drexel University and its subsidiaries.
• Manages audit timelines, deliverables, and communication with external auditors.
• Ensures audit workpapers are complete, well-documented, and compliant with audit standards.
• Supports external reporting requirements, including Form 990, 990-T, and other regulatory filings.
• Evaluates and documents complex accounting transactions and...