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Assistant Director of Finance
Accounting
14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA, USA
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Covenant College
Assistant Director of Finance
Join a team of employees who are committed to an exciting mission to offer the
world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary
callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the
Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our
Reformed theology and worldview.
Covenant is located on the border between Georgia and Tennessee; our beautiful
400-acre campus stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Lookout Mountain
boasts incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and views that span across
seven states while being conveniently located close to downtown Chattanooga,
Tennessee.
Opportunity:
We currently have an opening for an experienced accountant to serve as the
college's Assistant Director of Finance. Reporting to the Senior Director of
Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance supports the College's financial
operations by managing assigned accounting processes, maintaining the accuracy
and integrity of financial records, and providing financial reporting and
analysis to support institutional decision-making. This position performs and
reviews general ledger and cash-management activities, administers
institutional credit card and employee reimbursement programs, and coordinates
assigned components of the month-end and year-end close processes. The
Assistant Director works closely with the Senior Director to strengthen
internal controls, improve financial processes, support budgeting and audit
preparation, and provide functional guidance and accounting support across the
Finance Office.
Essential Job Functions:
Manage the daily recording and reconciliation of bank account activity,
including preparing and posting required journal entries and investigating
discrepancies.
Review financial transactions, general ledger activity, account balances,
and supporting documentation; exercise judgment in identifying
discrepancies, determining appropriate corrective action, and escalating
significant or higher-risk matters to the Senior Director of Finance.
Review weekly cash disbursements prepared by the Senior Accounting Clerk,
ensuring payments are accurate, properly authorized, adequately
documented, and recorded in accordance with College policies and
accounting procedures.
Provide operational support and backup coverage for student accounts
receivable and accounts payable functions, including receiving student
payments, responding to billing and payment inquiries, processing vendor
invoices, and resolving transaction-related issues.
Administer the College's purchasing card, corporate credit card, and
employee reimbursement programs, including reviewing transactions,
monitoring supporting documentation, addressing policy exceptions, and
promoting compliance with established requirements.
Coordinate assigned components of the month-end and year-end close
processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, completing
account reconciliations, researching variances, resolving outstanding
items, and ensuring assigned close activities are completed accurately and
on schedule.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, account analyses, budget-
to-actual comparisons, reconciliations, and management information to
support the Senior Director and departmental decision-making.
Analyze financial activity, identify significant trends, variances, or
emerging concerns, and communicate findings and recommended follow-up to
the Senior Director of Finance.
Support the development of the College's annual operating and capital
budgets by gathering information, reviewing departmental submissions,
analyzing historical activity, preparing schedules, and assisting with
budget reporting.
Monitor the effectiveness of accounting processes and internal controls,
identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, documentation, and
accountability, and assist with implementing approved process
improvements.
Maintain current written procedures for assigned financial processes and
support the consistent application of accounting practices across
responsible areas.
Assist with audit preparation by compiling schedules, supporting
documentation, reconciliations, and other information requested by
external auditors or regulatory agencies.
Coordinate appropriate work assignments for work-study students supporting
the Finance Office, provide task-specific guidance, and review completed
work for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Serve as a resource to the Senior Accounting Clerk and other Finance
Office personnel by answering questions, supporting problem resolution,
reviewing assigned work products, and helping coordinate workflow and
departmental priorities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Financial Acumen - Solid understanding of accounting principles,
general ledger management, and financial reporting in a higher education
or institutional setting
Attention to Detail - Consistently accurate in reviewing, processing,
and reconciling financial transactions
Analytical Thinking - Able to evaluate financial data and processes
to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement;
demonstrates personal initiative, discernment, and mature judgment
Integrity & Discretion - Handles confidential financial and student
information with sound judgment and appropriate confidentiality
Communication - Clearly conveys financial information to colleagues,
students, and leadership, both verbally and in writing
Leadership & Delegation - Provides guidance and oversight to work-
study students and supports a collaborative team environment
Initiative & Process Improvement - Proactively identifies and
implements more efficient processes within the accounting function
Mission Alignment - Demonstrates commitment to Covenant College's
Christ-centered mission and values in daily work
Working Conditions:
This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are generally
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and
weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The role is primarily
office-based, working within a collaborative finance team environment.
Travel is generally limited to professional conferences/seminars a couple
of times a year or less, taking cash deposits to the bank, and other
limited travel in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.
Physical Demands:
Extended periods of sitting or standing.
Frequent verbal communication; must be fluent in English.
Use of standard office equipment.
Lifting or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward
pulling), less than 5 lbs.
Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, general ledger administration, budgeting, or related financial operations
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and internal controls
Experience in a higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex financial environment
Experience with an enterprise resource planning or financial management system
Ability to work independently with general direction and supervision
Ability to handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion
Working knowledge of email, calendars, spreadsheets, and word processing applications (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
Preferred:
Experience working with an integrated software platform such as Ellucian Banner
Faith & Mission Alignment:
Acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord,
demonstrated in personal life and conduct.
An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College
Ability to assent to Covenant's Statement of Community Beliefs and
Staff Commitments. You can learn more about us here on our Who We Are
page.
Position Classification:
Department/Unit: Business Operations, Accounting
Job Title: Assistant Director of Finance
Job Status : Regular full-time (40hrs/week), FLSA Exempt
Reports to : Senior Director of Finance
To Apply:
Interested applicants should apply at here. Qualified candidates will have the
opportunity to attach supporting documents to the application. Documents
required for this position include:
Letter of interest
Résumé - including contact information for three references
A statement or expression of your personal faith, sharing about your walk
and the ongoing work of Christ in your life.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
Updated 07/24/2026
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