**Now Hiring: Finance Director** Location: Carolina, Puerto Rico Client in the Higher Education Sector Our client, a respected institution in the higher education sector, is seeking a results-driven and experienced **Finance Director** to lead and oversee its financial operations. This senior leadership role reports directly to executive leadership and is critical to ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and institutional sustainability. **Key Responsibilities:** -Lead Finance Office functions including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, procurement, and general accounting - Prepare and manage the institutional budget; analyze monthly variances - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial regulations - Coordinate annual external audits and address findings - Develop and enforce financial policies and internal control systems - Monitor cash flow and investments; prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership and the Board - Support initiatives to identify and develop new financial resources **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of relevant experience **OR** Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance or Accounting **OR** CPA license and 3 years of relevant experience **Preferred Skills:** - Strong knowledge of budgeting, nonprofit and fund accounting, and financial reporting - Familiarity with GAAP and financial regulations applicable to educational institutions - Bilingual communication skills (Spanish and English) - Excellent analytical and leadership abilities - Proficiency with financial systems and tools- - Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities **Additional Information:** This position may require occasional travel, extended hours, and availability during weekends or holidays, depending on institutional needs. _Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected status._ **Pay Details:** $56,400.00 to $68,000.00 per year Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance