Associate Director​/Director of Investment Accounting

Associate Director/Director of Investment Accounting

The Associate Director/Director of Investment 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. This role manages the accounting, valuation, and reporting of complex investment portfolios, including endowments and split‑interest agreements, while maintaining strong internal controls and fiduciary standards. The position serves as a key liaison with internal stakeholders, external managers, and auditors.

• Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with complex investment vehicles and endowment accounting.
• Exceptional analytical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform tasks effectively, both 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 when navigating complex or sensitive situations with diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience in nonprofit, college, or university environments preferred.
• Ability to critically evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Prepare and/or coordinate, review and approve monthly market value adjustments to sub‑fund reports, investment manager reports, bank trust statements, and holdings.
• Direct the University's investment accounting and reporting functions, maintaining collaboration with the Investment Office, overseeing investment journal entries and receipts, and preparing allocation reports.
• Direct accounting for the University's non‑operating funds, including preparation, review of journal entries, and oversight of investment reporting (endowment balances, analyses, annuity trial balance, restricted non‑scholarship trial balance reports).
• Oversee calculation and recording of endowment and investment earnings for budgeting and planning, manage the endowment model, dividend calculations, project distributions, coordinate account listings, and communicate projections to relevant offices.
• Conduct review, analysis, reconciliation, and correction of transactions and balances in non‑operating accounts.
• Oversee or prepare audit work papers and financial statement footnotes for endowment and investments, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
• Comply with University policies and maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor's benefits plan supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be part of the life of a vibrant campus.

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