Job Description

Job Description

The Division of Information Technology is looking for a Manager of Accounting, Revenue and Recovery to provide management of the department's revenue and recovery activities. This position supervises a team of accountants and fiscal technicians. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Director of Finance and Business and will work collaboratively with the financial leadership team including the Director of Business Operations and the Manager of Accounting, Purchasing and Payment.

The Division of Information Technology at Virginia Tech provides computer and technology support and services to Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors, with a focus on enhanced support for teaching and learning; participation and support for research activities; outreach, community partnerships, and advanced networking and communications; and access, security, and maintenance of information systems that allow the university to accomplish its missions.

There are six primary units in the Division of Information Technology: Advanced Research Computing; Governance, Planning and Strategy; User Experience and Engagement; Network Infrastructure and Services; Security and Identity; and Enterprise Solutions and Enabling Technologies. These units are funded through a combination of resources, including Educational and General funding (E&G), auxiliary enterprises, sponsored programs, non-central recovery and service centers.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and agile technology organization responsible for managing business and financial planning activities. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications

● Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or combination of education, training, and progressive experience that equates to a Master's degree.
● Experience supervising employees
● Experience creating and managing accounting and financial processes and procedures.
● Experience designing, developing, and analyzing financial reports.
● Effective oral and written communication skills.
● Proficiency with productivity software including Microsoft Excel (advanced skills), Word, PowerPoint, and query tools such as Power BI and Power Query, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

● Knowledge of university administrative and accounting practices, and policies and procedures.
● Experience with higher education and/or Virginia Tech systems such as Banner, HokieMart, Emburse, ServiceNow, MicroStrategy, PageUp and Labor Redistribution.