Manager, Accounting

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Manager, Accounting

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Xavier University is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Accounting Manager to join our Office of the Controller team. The Accounting Manager safeguards the accuracy of the University's general ledger, leads the month-end and fiscal year-end close and works in a positive environment with others passionate about accounting.

At Xavier, our mission is to educate the whole person—intellectually, morally, and spiritually—in the Jesuit tradition. The Accounting Manager plays a vital part in advancing this mission by keeping the University's financial records accurate and reliable, finding and fixing errors before they reach the financial statements and supporting the annual audit. The successful candidate will serve as backup to the Assistant Controller and strengthen the office's processes and controls.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safeguard general ledger integrity by reviewing activity for coding errors, running exception reports in Workday and preparing correcting entries.
• Find the root causes of recurring errors and prevent them through coding standards, system controls and training for campus users.
• Lead the University's month-end, quarter-end and fiscal year-end close, including review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare draft financial statements and footnotes, serve as a main point of contact for the annual audit and oversee key accounting areas such as endowments, fixed assets and construction in progress, leases, and split-interest agreements.
• Supervise, train and develop direct reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's degree in accounting or MBA preferred. A bachelor’s degree in any field can be substituted if the candidate has at least 24 semester hours of accounting coursework (including financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax, audit, and/or accounting information systems coursework).
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• At least two years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience finding and correcting general ledger errors and building controls that prevent them.
• Working knowledge of not-for-profit GAAP, including net asset classification, is preferred.
• Experience with a cloud ERP system and advanced Excel skills. Workday Financials experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and project management skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website. Review of applications will start on November 23, 2026 and applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: 

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class: 

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.