Associate Director​/Director of Accounting

Job Identification: 20538

Posting Date: 06/04/2026, 07:45 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 700 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US

Degree Level: Bachelor

The Associate Director/Director of Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University’s investment accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, donor requirements, and higher education regulations.

• Prepare and coordinate monthly market value adjustments.
• Direct investment accounting and reporting functions; collaborate with the Investment Office.
• Prepare journal entries and oversee investment journal entries and receipts.
• Direct accounting for non‑operating funds; prepare journal entries and oversee investment reporting.
• Oversee calculation and recording of endowment and investment earnings; maintain endowment model.
• Conduct review, analysis, reconciliation, and correction of transactions and balances in the non‑operating accounts.
• Prepare audit work papers and financial statement footnotes for endowment and investments; coordinate with external auditors.
• Perform other duties to support the mission of Baylor; comply with University policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required: Bachelor’s degree, three years of experience and a CPA license.

Preferred: Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience.

• Strong technical accounting expertise; experience with complex accounting transactions and willingness to develop investment and endowment accounting expertise.
• Exceptional analytical ability, high accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform tasks independently and collaboratively.
• Capacity to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to manage sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in complex or sensitive situations with diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience in public accounting, nonprofit, college, or university environments preferred.
• Ability to critically evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States.

Baylor University, a private not‑for‑profit university, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory affirmative action/equal opportunity requirements.

Baylor offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions.