Associate Vice President for Advancement Finance, Chief Operating Officer for CofC Foundation

* Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Position Type

Position Type Unclassified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Administration

Pay Band

Level

Department

Department University Advancement

Job Purpose

Provides financial operational and strategic leadership of the University Advancement Division. Serves as Managing Director of Financial Services to the Endowment. Serves a member of the senior Advancement Leadership team. Directs and leads all fiscal management and funds activities for Advancement Foundation and various Foundation limited liability corporations. Develops policy and procedures for accounting and financial systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Partners with Executive Leadership, deans, department managers, and Foundation and fiduciary boards to coordinate the prudent stewardship and financial responsibilities of Advancement and the Foundation.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a minimum of 5 years of experience as a professional accountant, auditor or financial services professional. MBA preferred. CPA preferred. Demonstrated experience supervising and directing professional accounting, auditing, investment/funds managers and other finance staff for non-profit organizations required. Experience managing audit and tax reporting. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply, while candidates with management experience within a public university Foundation will receive preferential review.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of theories and practices of accounting, auditing, budgeting and non-profit financial management are required. Generally accepted accounting principles accounting knowledge is required. Knowledge of Federal and State laws/ regulations relevant to non-profit organizations required, to include a working knowledge of UPMIFA . Knowledge of regulations and best practices pertaining to receipt and maintenance of restricted gift funds and institutional endowment funds management.

Highly effective communications and interpersonal skills are mandatory. Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and computerized accounting software is required. Experience with and a minimum "working knowledge" of Blackbaud non profit tools is expected. Ability to manage a professional accounting and clerical staff is required. Ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports and communicate same to senior campus executives and volunteer leaders is strongly desired

Additional Comments Regarding Position

May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )

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Through the effort with the departments/teams of Controller & Finance Operations, Budget & Property, and Gift Administration:

Accounting systems/audit: Develops, organizes and supervises accounting systems and personnel for IA, the Foundation, and the Foundation’s various limited liability corporations [LLCs]. Evaluates organizational activity to design/maintain extensive chart of accounts to ensure all financial transactions are recorded with appropriate documentation to meet internal/external reporting needs. Develops and implements accounting policies/procedures. Reviews existing financial operations and internal controls for potential improvements in efficiency and productivity then executes changes as needed.

Manages relationship and services with external audit firm to direct annual audit program activities. Ensures timely completion of reconciliations and work papers by accounting staff for an efficient audit. Manages audit timeline to ensure audit report is approved by Foundation’s Audit Committee and delivered on time to comply with College annual ACFR requirements for component units. Directs the preparation of the Form 990, Form 990T and other Federal and State annual tax/information reporting to ensure appropriate IA Leadership/Foundation Board review and approval completed for timely filing.

Provides supervision, training, guidance, and direction to professional accounting staff in financial/accounting systems policy and procedures. Major components include: general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable/pledges receivable,…