Director of Financial Reporting
Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Director of Financial Reporting leads the university’s
financial reporting function, ensuring the accurate and timely
preparation of audited financial statements, regulatory filings,
and strategic financial analyses. This role is responsible for
maintaining compliance with state, federal, and GASB standards
while driving innovation in reporting processes, automation, and
data management. The Director manages a high-performing team and
collaborates across departments to deliver insights that support
executive decision-making and institutional strategy. This position
is ideal for a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives in a
complex, mission-driven environment and is ready to shape the
future of financial operations in higher education. Supervisory
Responsibilities: - Direct supervision of three accountants and
oversight of staff assigned financial reporting duties near year
end. - Leadership of cross-functional teams during financial
reporting cycles and system implementations. Ideal Candidate
Profile: - Strategic and detail-oriented leader with a passion for
public service and higher education. - Technologically adept and
committed to continuous improvement. - Skilled communicator who can
translate complex financial data into actionable insights. -
Collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder
environment. Required Qualifications - Master’s degree in
Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience. - Professional licensure/eligibility to
obtain with significant experience (e.g., CPA, CGFM, etc.) -
Progressive experience preparing or auditing complex, audited
financial statements. - Advanced proficiency in business
intelligence tools, SQL, and financial systems. - Demonstrated
success in project management and leading cross-functional
initiatives. - Strong leadership, communication, and training
skills. Preferred Qualifications - Active CPA or CGFM license. -
Experience with GASB standards and public sector financial
reporting. - Experience implementing ERP finance modules or
post-implementation optimization. - Experience managing accounting
standard updates and system integrations. Overtime Status Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary
Information Salary range of $135,000 – $160,000 Hours per week 40
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to
have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to
its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the
boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary
approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A
comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of
life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an
inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of
medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and
Honors College. The university has a significant presence across
Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area,
the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in
Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and
research institutes. A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
development opportunities and university shared governance. These
valuable contributions to university shared governance provide
important representation and perspective, along with opportunities
for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech
does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on
the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy),
gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise
discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about,
discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of
other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by
law.
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