Finance Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Finance Corporate Affairs Department / Accounting & Financial Reporting Office of the Lebanese American University is looking for a Finance Compliance Specialist reporting to the Comptroller, Accounting & Financial Reporting. The role is primarily based on the Beirut campus with occasional commuting to the Byblos campus. It supports the university's accounting operations by coordinating U.S. tax compliance activities and overseeing the 403(b) Retirement Plan.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax-related reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation, and maintain tax compliance records and internal controls
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on university operations
• Coordinate with the Associate Comptroller – Taxation and Affiliates on tax compliance, reporting and reconciliation requirements
• Work with internal departments, external tax advisors, regulators and other stakeholders on tax matters
• Handle the financial administration of the 403(b) Retirement Plan, including transaction and plan activity reviews
• Support the annual audit of the 403(b) plan by preparing schedules, coordinating audit requests and helping resolve audit inquiries
• Identify improvements to processes, controls and governance of the plan, and provide backup support to office staff when needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification is required
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance or financial operations
• Experience coordinating with internal departments, external tax advisors, auditors or other service providers on compliance matters
• Experience with employee benefit plans, preferably 403(b) plans, including administration, reconciliations and compliance monitoring
• Ability to live and work legally in Lebanon

Required skills

• Knowledge of U.S. tax compliance processes and regulatory reporting
• Understanding of internal controls, regulatory compliance and documentation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Applications close on Monday, 09 November 2026. Candidates send their CV and a letter of interest by email, stating the job title in the subject line. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional availability outside normal hours.