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REQUIRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.   Direct audit experience either in public accounting or working with external auditors.  

Must have direct experience in computer-based financial management information systems, with an emphasis on accounting application.   

Experience with Peoplesoft would be a plus. Minimum of ten (10) years of combined financial management/audit experience, in a progressively increasing management responsibility in financial areas required preferably in higher education.

Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff.  Must possess an ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and detailed studies and reports, including recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports; strong interpersonal skills; ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations before small, medium and large groups of people.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for coordinating all financial reporting relating to the annual financial statements Principle liaison with external independent auditor to coordinate completion of annual audits including coordinating with other departments for auditors requests, testing or other audit functions or requirements.  Provide analysis, interpretation and presentation of financial data, including the general purpose financial statements for executive management, the Board of Trustees and the State of RI.  Responsible for cash management and reconciliation of state appropriation and bank accounts.  Responsible for accounting and reconciling of fixed assets.

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