Chief Foundaton Accounting Officer

Summary

This is professional accounting work of a complex nature requiring an advanced skill‑set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight.

• Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements.
• This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting.
• Thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities.
• Serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings.
• Collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Perform account analyses.
• Conduct comprehensive reconciliations and prepare the required journal entries.
• Prepare various internal and external financial reports and surveys.
• Adhere to month‑end and year‑end close‑out timelines.
• Assist with the preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Assess processes and make recommendations to enhance operations efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with drafting policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot system issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 5‑7 years of related experience is required.
• At least one (1) year of experience with computer based financial accounting and reporting systems and Microsoft Excel/Word skills.
• Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.

• Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements.
• Knowledge of systems of internal control
• Strong analytical and organization skills
• Effective decision‑making skills
• Strong sense of comprehension, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be available for periodic evening and weekend work
• Proficiency in accounting principles
• Great customer service and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents