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Fairfax, VA, Virginia, Department: Fiscal Services Classification: Administrative Faculty Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty Job Type:  Full-time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:  Hybrid Eligible - Fiscal Services' standard is 2-3 days/week in office Sponsorship Eligibility:  Not eligible for visa sponsorship Salary:  Salary starts at $140,000, commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check:  Yes Financial Background Check: Yes About the Department: The General Accounting Office provides fiscal services to the university, promoting financial best practices, forming strategic partnerships, establishing efficient systems, and pursuing continuous improvement. Creates and maintains a sustainable financial framework and strong internal controls to promote sound fiscal management, careful stewardship of university resources, and accountability. Fosters innovation to support George Mason University's overall mission by employing new methods to deliver financial services and collaborating on process improvements and new initiatives. Provides accurate and timely financial data to ensure comprehensive reporting, compliance, and analysis to enable strategic decision-making. About the Position: The Director of Financial Reporting manages the Financial Reporting team and is responsible for overseeing the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements and financial reports for the university. This role ensures adherence to applicable accounting standards, oversees external audits, and leads initiatives to enhance financial reporting processes and systems. Responsibilities: Supervise Financial Reporting staff in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Maintain and manage close checklists by updating deadlines, assigning preparers and reviewers, and monitoring progress. Ensure journal entries are prepared, reviewed, and approved in accordance with established approval matrices and internal controls; Oversee the preparation of the university?s accrual-based financial statements, including the collection and aggregation of financial information from component units (related entities). Coordinate the efforts of all concerned, and provide guidance and ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements; Oversee accounting for debt, fixed assets, investments, rental operations, and the accounting for leases/SBITAs/PPPs; Oversee implementation of new GASB accounting standards, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements; Supervise preparation of the university's annual financial statement package, including Management?s Discussion & Analysis (MD Ensure timely preparation and submission of State Financial Statement Directives, as required by the Code of Virginia for higher education institutions; Oversee preparation of quarterly financial reports for senior leadership and other internal financial reports as requested; Manage reporting requirements for Foreign Gifts and Contracts, IPEDS, Shanghai GRUP, and other federal and state regulatory filings; Support and coordinate financial information required for bond rating agencies, and participate in other University reporting as requested; Maintain awareness of evolving reporting requirements from federal, state, and external regulatory bodies; Monitor and communicate progress of the annual audit of financial statements, NCAA agreed upon procedures engagement, Single Audit (research and financial aid), and other ad-hoc audits as needed; Ensure timely completion and submission of Bond Requisitions to the State Treasury for reimbursement of capital expenditures; Oversee timely processing of debt service payments and accurate recording of related journal entries; Develop, implement, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including maintaining the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for financial reporting; Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and use of emerging technologies (e.g., AI), to increase efficiency and reduce risk across accounting systems and processes; Lead, mentor, and develop Financial Reporting staff, including hiring, training, performance management, cross training, and succession planning. Oversee workflow management, task delegation, staff productivity, and provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; Establish performance goals aligned with the university?s strategic objectives and financial priorities; Communicate important information received from senior leadership to Financial Reporting staff in a timely manner; Collaborate cross-functionally with departments, schools, and administrative units to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting; Oversee Chart of Accounts maintenance; and Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Generally, 5-10 years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and financial reporting experience; Experience with financial and reporting systems such as Ellucian Banner and MicroStrategy; Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, and relevant AICPA standards; Advance proficiency in MS Excel and other business applications; Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, reduce financial reporting risk, and enhance operational efficiency; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders both within and outside the organization; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; and High attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications: Master?s degree in related field; Experience in a higher education or government environment; Experience interacting with governing boards, and federal and state agencies; Knowledge of fund accounting and GASB standards; and Strong understanding of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies. Instructions to Applicants:  For full consideration, applicants must apply for the  Director of Financial Reporting at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.  Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review. Posting Open Date:   June 8, 2026 For Full Consideration, Apply by:   June 22, 2026 Open Until Filled:   Yes  

Fairfax, VA, Virginia, Department: Fiscal Services Classification: Financial Svcs Specialist 1 Job Category:  Classified Staff Work Schedule:  Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type:  Hybrid Eligible Sponsorship Eligibility:  Not eligible for visa sponsorship Pay Band:  04 Salary:  Salary starting at $68k, commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check:  Yes Financial Background Check: Yes About the Department: The Controller's Office establishes and monitors the university?s internal control framework, collaborates with university units to establish fiscal processes, and provides guidance to academic and administrative units related to administrative policies and procedures. It maintains close working relationships with the Office of Budget and Planning, the Office of Sponsored Programs, Procurement and Accounts Payable, and Human Resources and Payroll. The goal of the Controller's Office is to provide excellent customer service and minimize costs through demonstrating consistent progress toward increasing flexibility, reducing administrative burden, eliminating "no value added" efforts, and automating transaction processing. About the Position: This position is responsible for performing core accounting and financial reporting functions while also developing advanced analytical reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making. This role blends strong technical accounting expertise with modern data analytics skills, leveraging tools such as AI-enabled analytics, automation, Power Query, and Power BI to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and insight. Responsibilities: Prepares schedules, reports, and documentation to support audit requests; Assists with annual Higher Education filings under Comptroller?s Directive and other requirements per the state audit and reporting processes; Gathers and analyzes data to support financial analysis and reporting and prepare related journal entries with schedules (including but not limited to debt service); Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting including variance analysis, transaction research, and financial reporting. Perform balance sheet & P Analyzes aggregate information received from Component Units (CU) and prepare the annual CU financial statements and footnotes; Reviews and analyzes complex accounting transactions against guidance (i.e. GASB 87-Leases, GASB-96 SBITAs, etc.) to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and related year-end footnotes; Supports maintenance of Banner Chart of Accounts, such as new element workflow approvals, element inactivation and re-activation, and element changes needed due to departmental reorganizations; Designs, develops, and maintains financial dashboards and reports using Power BI; Utilizes Power Query to extract, transform, and model data from multiple systems; Applies data analytics techniques to identify trends and anomalies; Supports financial and analytical requests using structured and automated approaches; Leverages AI-enabled tools to enhance variance analysis, data validation, and reporting efficiency; Assists the Lead Accountant with financial reporting for the George Mason Research Foundation (GMRF); Provides support as needed and serve as backup for other staff members in Financial Reporting; and Other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience with financial accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial close, and financial reporting; Experience with Power BI and Power Query or similar data visualization and ETL tools; Experience in using AI, automation tools, or RPA within finance or accounting; Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Ellucian Banner, Workday, Oracle); Demonstrated understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles; Knowledge of interpreting technical accounting guidance - preferably GAAP and relevant GASB/FASB pronouncements; Intermediate Excel skills with hands-on experience in data manipulation and analysis including advanced functions (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, etc.); Effective oral and written communication skills; Ability to perform balance sheet & P Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and communicate findings effectively; Ability to apply critical thinking; attention to detail; work independently; and focus on thoroughness and quality of information; and Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people within the university community. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification; Experience in Higher Education industry; Experience in Government Accounting; and Knowledge of GASB. Instructions to Applicants:  For full consideration, applicants must apply for  Accountant at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.  Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with Resume for review. Posting Open Date:  May 7, 2026 For Full Consideration, Apply by:   May 21, 2026 Open Until Filled:   Yes  

Raleigh, North Carolina, Overview Serves as the primary Decision Support lead for clinical service line & patient financial data reporting & analysis. Analyzes clinical, financial, and operational data to optimize clinical service-line profitability, forecasting, and strategic planning. Leads teams to provide data-driven insights to improve margin performance and support executive decision-making within the health system.Responsibilities also include the development of our decision support tools to enhance and improve efficiencies in the clinical service line and month-end patient data reporting & analysis. Additional responsibilities include business case development and ad-hoc reporting. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit  www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Certified Public Accountant Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Accounting Or Finance Or Healthcare Or Related Field Required Experience 8 Years Accounting/Finance - Financial Management - Healthcare Required

Raleigh, North Carolina, Overview The Director, Managed Care Contracting is responsible for utilizing business and industry expertise, accepts responsibility for all activities in the Managed Care department applying to and impacting WakeMed facilities' managed care contracts including budgeting, analysis, contract modeling, negotiation meetings and monitoring and reporting of payor contracts' compliance. Directs organizations efforts at building relationships with area managed care plans. Directly manages and develops a portfolio of managed care contracts. Directs contracting strategy for hospitals, Healthplexes, hospital outpatient departments, Home Health and Rehab divisions. Develops payment models for facility managed care contracts. Oversees facility what-if modeling analysis performed in STRATA modeling tool. Oversees the following noncontracting Managed Care responsibilities: hospital contract loading in EPIC, hospital payment variances, facility credentialing. Works with CFO, Vice President of Finance, Finance Directors and financial analysts to analyze feasibility of different payment methodologies/utilization patterns and the impact on WakeMed. Monitors market trends and competitive managed care products to develop strategy recommendations. Works with WakeMed's accountable care organization to coordinate contracting efforts and outcomes beneficial to WakeMed providers. When requested, interfaces with external and third party auditors; prepares and defends contract questions and challenges; maintains quality of work and creates value through knowledge and experience with governmental regulations and processes. Adheres to service and workforce excellence by maintaining knowledge of third-party regulations (CMS, NCDHHS, DOI, etc.) for all payors, including governmental and commercial payors. Oversees problem solving related to contract terms, payment promptness, payor-member issues, and physician-payor relations. Works closely with other Finance teams to ensure reported data is reliable. Plans and organizes activities for personnel to ensure deadlines and goals are met. Supervises and trains staff to improve and maintain the accuracy and timeliness of contacts. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit   www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Certified Healthcare Financial Professional Or Certified Public Accountant Or Certified Revenue Cycle Representative Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Business Administration Or Healthcare Management Or Accounting Required - With College Courses Finance Required - And Master's Degree Related Field Preferred Experience 10 Years Managed Care Contracting Required - And 5 Years Healthcare - Multi-Hospital System Preferred

Raleigh, North Carolina, Overview The Manager, Business is responsible for the management of all non-clinical functions of the Surgical Services department for the Raleigh and North campuses including billing, materials support and supply distribution.   Assists in the preparation of and tracking of operational budgets; ensures accuracy of inventory management and cost accounting, projects, and other related fiscal responsibilities. Serves as a resource for Surgical Services leadership team and staff regarding the business aspect of the department. Assists with the maintenance and implementation of departmental software systems. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit   www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Certified Internal Auditor Preferred Certified Management Accountant Preferred Certified Public Accountant Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Experience 3 Years Accounting/Finance - Finance Required