FPA Supervisor

AP Professionals has been retained to recruit for a unique opportunity. Are you a seasoned Financial Analyst that loves to interface with others? The role offers someone with project management, accounting and analysis skills to bring it all together. This is a highly sought after local organization hiring someone with excellent critical thinking and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience and enjoy coaching and mentoring a small staff. There is infinite growth potential, and the organization offers a phenomenal retirement package.

• Conduct complex reconciliations and financial analysis for various account types, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Analyze and forecast organizational finances, including compensation, FTEs, and salary tracking.
• Oversee operating, salary, capital, endowment, gift, and discretionary budgets to support strategic financial planning.
• Supervise financial analysts in managing a range of accounts and externally funded projects.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support resource planning, budget development, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports and analysis to inform leadership decision-making.
• Create and present financial dashboards and visualizations to highlight trends and support operational planning.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to add value through financial insight and process optimization.
• Complete special projects assigned by management.
• Participate in ongoing professional development relevant to the role and division objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• MBA or MS in a related field preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred.

• At least 7 years of related accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience with enterprise-wide financial systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to responsibilities and problem-solving.