Job Details

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The University Accounting Operations' mission is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data in our Oracle financial system. Responsibilities include the processing of departmental journal entries, wires, and remote check deposits; reconciling and analyzing balance sheet accounts; accounting for the university's fixed assets, leases, construction-in-progress, and debt; and filing applicable state and local sales tax returns.

The Director of University Accounting Operations reports directly to the Deputy Controller. This position is responsible for managing the accounting group that performs the daily accounting transactions for the consolidated University books and records. This group is a complex department that includes senior independent contributors who exercise discretion and independent judgment. The management of this group includes the assigning of resources to departmental tasks, establishing goals to track the staff's progress, and adjusting workload accordingly to ensure departmental goals are accomplished by established deadlines. This role mentors, develops, and coaches the team, striving for continual improvement in their knowledge, results, and teamwork in alignment with the stated GW & Finance Values.

The Director of University Accounting Operations provides input on personnel actions for this group (hiring, firing, reviews, and merit awards) to senior leadership within the Controller's Office via writing and delivering performance evaluations, and monitoring production and overall work quality.

Typical technical accounting responsibilities of this role include the oversight of transaction processing, associated account analysis and reconciliations, and reporting of the University's consolidated cash, credit cards, fixed assets, debt, leases, and federal student loan accounting with corresponding drawdown of federal funds and the associated reporting to the Department of Education. This role serves as the policy liaison to the Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Risk on behalf of the Controller's Office by monitoring related policies and working with responsible parties to update policies in a timely manner.

This role prepares and/or reviews regular and ad-hoc reporting, including surveys for external parties, including government agencies. This role identifies opportunities for process and service improvements within the group, working with contacts inside and outside of the Controller's Office to enhance efficiency and support the customer service operations. This position serves as an escalation point for customer and user inquiries by researching and analyzing information and providing suggested solutions through this group or in liaison with groups within the Controller's Office or throughout the university.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is desired.
• Mastery of accounting, financial management, and other financial and accounting concepts is preferred.
• Highly developed analytical skills; ability to understand complicated situations and relationships to other processes.
• Superior computer and software application (Oracle ERP, Microsoft 365, etc.) skills are desired.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to develop and present to all levels of employees up to and including executive leadership.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, organizational, and interpersonal skills are desired.
• Master's degree in accounting or related area (MBA), or CPA preferred but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, or credentials is acceptable.

Hiring Range
$104,536.21 - $181,822.55

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Healthcare Benefits
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II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:
Ashburn, Virginia

College/School/Department:
Finance

Family
Finance and Business

Sub-Family
Accounting

Stream
Management

Level
Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Hours Per Week:
40

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes

Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid

Telework:
Yes

Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?
No

Posting Number:
S014022

Job Open Date:
01/30/2026

Job Close Date:
02/09/2026

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.