Senior Analyst, Gifts and Endowments

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Title Senior Analyst, Gifts and Endowments

Posting Number S01506JP

Department Controllers Office

Job Summary

As a member of the Controller’s office, the Senior Analyst – Gifts & Endowments leads the administration of endowment and gift funds and serves as the primary liaison between the Controller’s Office, Development Office, and campus partners on all matters related to charitable contributions. This highly visible role ensures accurate accounting, compliance, and stewardship of individual endowment funds.
Essential Functions:

• Oversee endowment and restricted fund administration, ensuring compliance with donor agreements and College policy.
• Classify contributions accurately by fund balance type and net asset class.
• Establish new endowment and restricted funds; maintain precise records.
• Unitize endowment and manage quarterly investment earnings and annual income distributions.
• Review and approve invoices, operating underwrites, and reinvestments to ensure proper use of endowment income.
• Work with the Controller on all matters related to restricted net assets and provide financial expertise and policy guidance on endowment and restricted gift administration.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $92,000 – $100,000 annually.
BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required.
A minimum of 3 years experience working in an accounting/finance role may serve as an equivalent.

• Candidates must possess excellent analytical, customer service, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with the campus community and external auditors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required to successfully administer accounting policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Intermediate excel skills required.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

A minimum of 4-7 years experience in a related role required.

Experience with higher education or foundation gift and grant accounting preferred.

Experience with accounting software is also required.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Administrative hours are Monday
-Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. Occasional out-of-state travel required.
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