Director of Financial Services

Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local client seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Financial Services, where you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial operations. This is a crucial leadership role overseeing financial planning, reporting, and compliance. 

Location: Gainesville, FL
Pay Rate: $70,000 - $75,000 Annually + Benefits
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and Business Affairs team, setting goals, planning workflow, and providing guidance.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex compliance and reporting issues.
• Manage and maintain the Financial Data Model (FDM), including cost centers and worktags.
• Collaborate with HR and Payroll to ensure FDM consistency.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements for FDM functionality.
• Develop and distribute financial and analytical reports for budgeting.
• Prepare specialized budgetary and ad-hoc financial analyses.
• Develop and monitor the college’s budget in collaboration with the CFO.
• Monitor, research, and analyze organizational spending and budget variances.
• Oversee grant and restricted fund performance, ensuring financial integrity.
• Reconcile Pell Grants, Direct Loans, FSW, and SEOG monthly.
• Partner with Financial Aid on relevant accounting matters.
• Process payroll accounting adjustments for fund utilization.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of scholarships with Financial Aid.
• Maintain and monitor budgets to ensure financial control.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws/regulations (e.g., FERPA, document retention).
• Assist with data conversions and system enhancement implementations.

Key Skills

• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes.
• Proficient in professional, diplomatic, and tactful communication.
• Ability to respond promptly and courteously to all inquiries.
• Expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining staff.
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, financial management, or a related field with 4 years of professional experience in related areas (or an 8-year combination of related education and experience).
• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• CPA licensure preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.

Next Steps

• Submit your resume at https://www.spherion.com/job-seekers/submit-your-resume/.
• Connect with Recruiting Coordinator, Denise Corley, at denisecorley@spherion.com.