Director, Office of Associated Entities, Foundations & Endowment

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Director, Office of Associated Entities, Foundations & Endowment

The Director provides leadership, guidance, direction, and oversight to the associated entities and the endowment's financial and business operations, including accounting, investments, and related financial activities. Reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance, with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, and supports the Business Affairs' leadership team to strategically influence the financial infrastructure of the associated entities and enhance the university's ability to support fundraising, financial sustainability, and long-term growth.

Works with the campus community to ensure access to accurate and timely financial information, develop efficient and effective financial and business operational procedures, and implement technological advances across processes. Oversees the preparation, maintenance, and interpretation of internal and external financial reports and analyses, including audited financial statements and applicable tax filings. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including those of the UNC System Office and other governing bodies, and serves as a key advisor to senior leadership while representing the university in interactions with governing boards and external stakeholders.

The position regularly presents financial updates to multiple governing boards of the associated entities, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees of UNCW, and to the Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund of UNCW. Advises senior management on endowment investment management, performance metrics, spending policy, and administrative fees, and works closely with the Advancement division to ensure accurate dissemination of information to donors regarding their endowment gifts and proper stewardship of those funds.

Collaborates with the Office of General Counsel, the Property Review Committee, and the Facilities department on matters related to property and asset management, including coordination of projects associated with the university's affiliated entities and alignment with institutional space management planning and utilization. The Director participates in real estate-related matters associated with the Associated Entities and Foundation but does not have primary management responsibility.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or related functions.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or governmental accounting.
• Experience with endowment or investment management.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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