Senior Accountant - Investments

Background

George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) is a Tulsa-based charitable organization dedicated to providing an equal opportunity for young children in Tulsa through support of early childhood education, community health, social services, and civic enhancement. The investment team manages GKFF’s $5+ billion globally diversified and growing investment portfolio. GKFF is a dynamic non-profit organization with a small talented team of professionals who maintain an entrepreneurial culture as they encounter new projects, opportunities, and challenges every day.

This position is primarily responsible for the timely and accurate financial and investment reporting of George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) and affiliated entities. The role supports the CFO, Investment Operations in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal processes, controls, and technology systems — including investment platforms, accounting systems, and AI/automation tools used across the investment operations workflow.

• Maintain and/or review accounting records for GKFF and its subsidiaries’ investments. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
• Investment reconciliations and analyses
• Communications regarding investment transactions
• Overseeing GKFF’s investment management platform and file documentation
• Financial statement support and related reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Tax Form 990 compliance for investments, including foreign reporting requirements
• Ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis
• Review and maintain accounting for GKFF investment activities and balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP and in compliance with IRS Form 990 requirements.
• Generate reports and create or review work papers to support GKFF and related entities’ audit, Form 990, and other filings.
• Promote communication and facilitate information sharing and efficient workflow with internal and external teams, including custodians, fund managers, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Drive automation and process improvement across investment operations, including maintaining and reconciling AI/automation tools and workflows to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Ensure investment data integrity and system reconciliation across platforms (Addepar, Net Suite, custodians, and fund managers), verifying that data flows are accurate and complete.
• Support the CFO, Investment Operations in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal processes and controls related to Investments.
• Assist the CFO, Investment Operations in reviewing and monitoring the work of internal and external investment accounting teams.
• Assist with or manage specific projects as needed, including cross-departmental initiatives that support the Foundation's operational goals.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or related, or equivalent experience
• Graduate degree in a related field is a plus
• 3-5 years of accounting experience required
• Experience working with non-profit organizations, investment services, or family offices preferred
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience required; equivalent experience in nonprofit, investment services, or family office environments may be considered
• CPA preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA licensure are encouraged to apply

• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) and Adobe Pro.
• Proficiency with Addepar (investment management platform) and Net Suite (ERP/accounting system of record) strongly preferred; candidates must demonstrate ability to learn these systems quickly if not already experienced.
• Ability to utilize and become proficient with a variety of technology platforms, including AI-assisted reconciliation, data validation, and workflow automation tools
• Experience with workflow applications and automation tools is a plus

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in precision, accuracy, and delivering results…