HybridHybrid work environment; approximately 5% domestic and/or international travel.
AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Fluency in the English language.
An active CPA in good standing or a comparable internationally recognized professional accounting qualification.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including at least five years leading accounting or finance teams.
Deep knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, audit management, internal controls, revenue recognition, and monthly close.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, treasury, and executive-level reporting in addition to controllership.
Experience working with executive leadership and supporting board or committee reporting.
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally approximately 5% of the year.
Responsibilities
Lead the Finance and Accounting team, set priorities and service standards, assign work, develop staff, evaluate performance, and maintain coverage and segregation of duties.
Own the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and financial records for U.S. and international operations.
Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and review significant accounting matters.
Manage preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, cost allocations, scenario analyses, and cash analyses in support of the Executive Vice President.
Coordinate department input, challenge material variances, identify performance drivers and risks, and deliver decision-useful insight to organizational leaders.
Manage day-to-day treasury and financial operations, including cash management, investment accounting and reporting under approved policies, payment controls, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and revenue processing.
Approve payroll and other disbursements within delegated authority and dual-approval requirements.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits of U.S. and international entities, preparation of Form 990, and other tax, banking, and regulatory filings.
Serve as the day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax advisers.
Maintain internal controls and accounting policies, administer approval authorities established by the Executive Vice President, and escalate material risks, compliance concerns, and control deficiencies to the Executive Vice President.
Provide financial review of significant contracts and commitments.
Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses for executive leadership and department leaders, and, through the Executive Vice President, the Board and its committees.
Present financial information when requested by the Executive Vice President.
Manage financial systems and related processes, including general ledger, expense-management, payroll, and banking platforms and their integrations with enterprise systems.
Improve automation, data integrity, access controls, and workflows without weakening controls, and identify artificial intelligence and automation opportunities within Finance and Accounting.
Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with the position’s scope and level of accountability.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in a nonprofit association, membership organization, professional society, or other mission-driven enterprise.
Experience with multi-entity, international, and multi-currency operations.
Experience with Sage Intacct, Martus, Salesforce, and integrated expense, payroll, banking, or business-intelligence systems.
A master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
Experience modernizing finance operations through automation, systems integration, improved data governance, and stronger management reporting.
AACSB is the world’s standard-setting body for business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), insights and thought leadership, and transformative learning (e.g., conferences, seminars, and digital learning) to over 2,000 member organizations and more than 1,000 accredited business schools represented across 100+ countries.
Guided by our core values of Members First, Inclusivity, Global Unity, Excellence, and Curiosity, we are dedicated to transforming business education to create a lasting, positive impact on society. Through a global lens, we foster collaboration between educators, students, and businesses to cultivate the next generation of great leaders.
Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB continues to connect and empower the business education community, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive future for business education worldwide.
As the Vice President of Finance and Controller, you willlead AACSB’s accounting and finance operations and are accountable for their accurate, timely, and well-controlled execution. The Vice President reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer (EVP), who retains accountability for enterprise financial strategy, resource allocation, financial risk, and Board-level financial governance. The Vice President operates within the policies and delegated authorities set by the EVP.
The Vice President converts financial results into clear advice for executive leadership, maintains an effective internal control environment, and improves finance processes and systems in support of AACSB’s mission.
How You'll Contribute
·Lead the Finance and Accounting team, set priorities and service standards, assign work, develop staff, evaluate performance, and maintain coverage and segregation of duties.
·Own the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and financial records for U.S. and international operations. Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and review significant accounting matters.
·Manage the preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, cost allocations, and scenario and cash analyses in support of the EVP. Coordinate department input, challenge material variances, identify performance drivers and risks, and deliver decision-useful insight to organizational leaders.
·Manage day-to-day treasury and financial operations, including cash management, investment accounting and reporting under approved policies, payment controls, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and revenue processing. Approve payroll and other disbursements within delegated authority and dual-approval requirements.
·Coordinate the annual financial statement audits of U.S. and international entities, preparation of the Form 990, and other tax, banking, and regulatory filings. Serve as the day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax advisers.
·Maintain internal controls and accounting policies, administer approval authorities established by the EVP, and escalate material risks, compliance concerns, and control deficiencies to the EVP. Provide financial review of significant contracts and commitments.
·Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses for executive leadership, department leaders, and, through the EVP, the Board and its committees. Present financial information when requested by the EVP.
·Manage financial systems and related processes, including the general ledger, expense-management, payroll, and banking platforms and their integrations with enterprise systems. Improve automation, data integrity, access controls, and workflows without weakening controls, and identify AI and automation opportunities within Finance and Accounting.
·Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with the position’s scope and level of accountability.
Requirements
·Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
·Fluency in the English language
·Active CPA in good standing, or comparable internationally recognized professional accounting qualification.
·At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including at least five years leading accounting or finance teams.
·Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, audit management, internal controls, revenue recognition, and monthly close.
·Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, treasury, and executive-level reporting in addition to controllership.
·Experience working with executive leadership and supporting board or committee reporting.
·Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally (approximately 5% of the year)
Preferred Qualifications
·Experience in a nonprofit association, membership organization, professional society, or other mission-driven enterprise.
·Experience with multi-entity, international, and multi-currency operations.
·Experience with Sage Intacct, Martus, Salesforce, and integrated expense, payroll, banking, or business-intelligence systems.
·Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
·Experience modernizing finance operations through automation, systems integration, improved data governance, and stronger management reporting.
Additional information
Why join AACSB?
We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say their colleagues, our benefits, and our hybrid work environment are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.
AACSB offers a hybrid work environment, generous time off benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and a fitness/gym allowance.