Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUA Chancellor - Division of Finance and Administration (Amanda L Cain (00005157))
Work Location:LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:Professional
Job Description:JOB DESCRIPTION – Executive Director of Accounting
DEPARTMENT: Finance
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director of Accounting
SUPERVISOR: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services
PURPOSE: The Executive Director of Accounting oversees all accounting services at the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocations, and month-end or year-end close processes.
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, and federal or state regulations.
- Provide daily oversight and direction to the Accounting, Student Accounting, and Bursar Department staff.
- Assist in the planning, development and management of university finances.
- Manage university financial reports in conjunction with LSU Baton Rouge.
- Provide high level oversight of all university finances including all funding sources: Unrestricted, Restricted, Auxiliary, Sponsored Programs, Agency, and Private funding.
- Manage Department of Education fund processing.
- Provide communication to the campus community regarding information from within the department.
- Maintain content on the Accounting Services website. Update as needed with current information such as tuition and fees, refund dates, payment due dates, and important announcements.
- Research, analyze, and compile information to prepare reports.
- Provides/assists LSU Baton Rouge Accounting team for all year-end financial information and any other required reports.
- Assists with bank reconciliations.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for Board of Regents and LSU Baton Rouge.
- Administrative access to financial software for updates as needed.
- Oversees the quarterly accounts receivable submission to OSRAP.
- Oversees the submission of the form 1098-T.
- Assist Director of Student Accounting and Bursar with any student issues.
- Reconciliation of Power Campus to Workday.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field with a minimum of three (3) years in Higher Education Finance leadership role required.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel required.
- Experience with Intuit QuickBooks preferred.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from university student/faculty/staff/administration, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or other University employees.
- Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills.
- Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.
- Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative.
HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday - Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.
Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
A successful background check via Hire Right is required for employment.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:September 23, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 30, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- At least three years of experience in a higher education finance leadership role
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Intuit QuickBooks
- Ability to respond to inquiries and complaints from students, faculty, staff, administrators, regulatory agencies, and business community members
- Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and university employees
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict
- Successful pre-employment background check
What We Do
LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy
