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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate director of accounting in the United States is $24.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectAssociate Director Of AccountingAccounting Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA often preferredBachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred but not always required
Work EnvironmentStrategic oversight, cross-department collaboration, higher-level planningSupervises accounting staff, manages daily accounting operations
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, finance firms, and multinational companiesWidely used across various industries, especially in mid-sized companies

The Associate Director Of Accounting typically focuses on strategic financial planning and oversight, often working closely with senior leadership. In contrast, the Accounting Manager handles daily accounting operations and supervises staff. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities, with the Associate Director Of Accounting having a broader, more strategic focus.

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Associate Directors of Accounting often navigate challenges such as balancing tight financial reporting deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Managing a diverse team involves delegating tasks effectively, providing mentorship, and addressing skill gaps. Additionally, adapting to evolving regulations, implementing new technologies, and fostering collaboration with other departments like finance, audit, and operations are common aspects of the role. Proactive communication and strong organizational skills are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining smooth operations.

What is an associate director of accounting in an accounting firm?

An associate director of accounting is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing teams within an accounting firm. They often coordinate audits, prepare financial reports, and utilize accounting software, requiring strong leadership and technical skills. This role typically requires relevant certifications such as CPA and several years of experience in accounting or finance.

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To thrive as an Associate Director Of Accounting, you need advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a CPA or equivalent qualification. Mastery of ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, financial analysis tools, and strong proficiency in Excel is essential. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate financial operations, regulatory adherence, and strategic guidance within the organization.

What does an associate director of accounting do?

An Associate Director of Accounting oversees the daily operations of an organization's accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations. They manage accounting teams, review financial statements, and help develop financial strategies. This role often involves working closely with senior management to support budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Additionally, they may lead audits and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting practices.
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Associate Director of Accounting/Controller

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT • On-site

$68K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number
STAFF - VA - 26460
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Scott Williams
scott.williams10@montana.edu
406-994-3983
Classification Title
Managing Director
Working Title
Associate Director of Accounting/Controller
Brief Position Overview
Museum of the Rockies seeks an Associate Director of Finance / Controller. The Associate Director of Finance/Controller reports to the Director of Finance and is responsible for accurate accounting records, maintaining GAAP and other regulatory compliance, maintaining MSU policy compliance, timely financial statement reporting, and managing MOR annual financial audits. The Associate Director of Finance/Controller will be a professional, experienced accountant that manages daily operations of the accounting office and implements effective financial controls and processes. This role will enforce accounting policy organization wide, educate departmental leaders for financial compliance, train accounting personnel, and produce monthly financial statements. The Associate Director of Finance/Controller must work both independently and collaboratively to ensure excellent customer service and highly effective financial reporting is available.
Position Number
4C1055
Department
Museum of the Rockies
Division
Museum of the Rockies
Appointment Type
Professional
Contract Term
Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA
Exempt
Union Affiliation
Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE
1.0
Benefits Eligible
Eligible
Salary
$68,000 - $78,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type
LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type
Open
Position Details
General Statement
Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana's most visited museum. In 2025, the museum served over 250,000 general visitors, children on school tours, and other program participants. MOR is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent 501c (3) organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. The interdisciplinary museum has one of the finest collections of paleontology in the world (over 400,000 specimens) and a significant cultural collection (over 300,000 objects and artifacts) from the Northern Rocky region. Located on a 22-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 240 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children's Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supports the Director of Finance to implement and execute effective and compliant accounting controls and processes organization wide to produce accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Maintains quality control over the following areas: Accounts payable, general ledger, purchasing cards, debt service accounting, construction and fixed assets accounting and accounts receivable.
  • Oversee day-to-day fiscal management activities by working closely with department managers and finance team staff.
  • Establish and maintain effective chart of accounts that support accurate and compliant fund accounting for effectively reporting for grant requirements and departmental or project decision makers.
  • Review monthly expenses to ensure proper coding for expense categories as well as fund and project accounting treatment.
  • Manage all cash accounts and MSU index reconciliations. Work closely with OSP to manage grant transactions, requirement compliance, and reporting. Also work closely with fiscal shared services to ensure accounts reconcile and budgets are followed.
  • Manage payroll reconciliations including time and effort reporting, purchasing policy controls, and approving all accounting journal entries.
  • Assist in the management of human resource functions for the organization by working with university HR to onboard, reappoint, and systematically maintain a diverse staff of professional, classified, and student employees. Maintain appropriate confidentiality safeguard MOR's financial and personnel records while providing excellent external and internal customer service for inquiries and requests.
  • Work closely with the auditors to ensure that timely completion of the audit and 990. Complete and provide the audit work papers to the auditors. Answer all questions the auditors may have in regard to the audit and 990
  • Be the subject matter expert for Blackbaud Financial Edge, Blackbaud Altru, and Xtrulink.
  • Provide excellent external and internal customer service for inquiries and requests.
  • Work with the Director of Finance and auditors to ensure timely completion of the audit.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience, in a non-profit environment, maintaining GAAP, GASB, and other accounting standards while managing transactional accounting and complex financial data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  3. Demonstrated experience managing an accounting team, implementing accounting controls in a large organization, and managing the entire financial audit process including adjusted trial balance preparation.
  4. Ability to incorporate other tools like MS Excel, to compile or analyze complex data for presentation and simple interpretations.
  5. Ability to perform detailed, complex, and confidential financial work and effectively communicate results and policies to internal and external customers as requested or directed.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  1. Experience with Blackbaud, or other accounting and relational database programs.
  2. Familiarity with Montana State University or State of Montana fiscal, Banner, and purchasing regulations and reporting.
  3. Experience working with grants from state, federal, and other external funding sources. Familiarity with 2CFR200 for federal grant requirements.
  4. Experience working in a museum, other non-profit, or university.

The Successful Candidate Will
  • Be a collaborative leader with all departments and executive managers using exceptional organization and time management skills.
  • Represent the Museum of the Rockies in a professional positive manner to all internal and external customers and maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
  • Perform detailed and complex work maintaining accuracy with good judgement, effective communication, and positive interactions.
  • Possess the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to exercise adaptability as needed and meet deadlines.
  • Support and promote the mission of the museum.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 10, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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