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Director of Financial Services

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Director of Financial Services

Job Summary: Spherion Gainesville, FL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Services for a direct-hire position with a local client, where you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial operations. This is a crucial leadership role overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance. Let's get to work!

Position Type: Permanent Direct Hire
Location: Gainesville, FL
Pay: $70,000 - $75,000/yr. + Benefits
Schedule: M - F, 8am - 5pm

Please email your resume to Rose Crane: rosecrane@spherion.com

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Finance and Business Affairs team, setting goals, planning workflow, and providing guidance.

  • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and best practices.

  • Serve as the escalation point for complex compliance and reporting issues.

  • Manage and maintain the Financial Data Model (FDM), including cost centers and worktags.

  • Collaborate with HR and Payroll to ensure FDM consistency.

  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements for FDM functionality.

  • Develop and distribute financial and analytical reports for budgeting.

  • Prepare specialized budgetary and ad-hoc financial analyses.

  • Develop and monitor the college’s budget in collaboration with the CFO.

  • Monitor, research, and analyze organizational spending and budget variances.

  • Oversee grant and restricted fund performance, ensuring financial integrity.

  • Reconcile Pell Grants, Direct Loans, FSW, and SEOG monthly.

  • Partner with Financial Aid on relevant accounting matters.

  • Process payroll accounting adjustments for fund utilization.

  • Perform monthly reconciliation of scholarships with Financial Aid.

  • Maintain and monitor budgets to ensure financial control.

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws/regulations (e.g., FERPA, document retention).

  • Assist with data conversions and system enhancement implementations.

Skills

  • Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes.

  • Proficient in professional, diplomatic, and tactful communication.

  • Ability to respond promptly and courteously to all inquiries.

  • Expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining staff.

  • Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, financial management, or a related field with 4 years of professional experience in related areas (or an 8-year combination of related education and experience).

  • Prior supervisory experience is required.

  • Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

  • Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.

  • Experience with Workday preferred.

  • CPA licensure preferred.

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.

    Are you ready to start your next career? Please visit: https://www.spherion.com/job-seekers/submit-your-resume/ to apply or call us at 352-378-2300 to inquire about our job opportunities.

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