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Oakland University

Director of Accounting Services

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $115K - $137K

💻 Finance

🗓️ November 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Oakland University is hiring a Director of Accounting Services. The role involves overseeing central accounting functions including financial system management, audited financial statements preparation, tax compliance, and managing audits and banking relationships. The director serves as a senior financial expert and advisor, managing complex compliance audits, financial reporting, and providing guidance to campus business units.

Highlights
  • Oversee financial reporting and audit coordination with external firms.
  • Manage the university's Banner finance module and ensure system integrity and compliance.
  • Lead federal single audit and NCAA agreed-upon procedures audits.
  • Negotiate Federal fringe benefit rates annually.
  • Manage banking relationships and oversee cash management transactions (positive pay, ACH, wires).
  • Supervise real estate transactions including subdivisions and leases.
  • Train campus staff on financial reporting and compliance matters.
  • Requires CPA certification and in-depth knowledge of GASB pronouncements.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 6 years professional and 2 years supervisory experience.
  • Salary range: $114,744 - $137,089 annually.