Associate Director/Director of Accounting

About the role

The Associate Director/Director of Accounting at Baylor University 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or coordinate, review and approve monthly market value adjustments to sub-fund report, investment manager reports, bank trust statements, stock, bond, and real estate holdings
• Directs the University's investment accounting and reporting functions, including maintaining close collaboration with the Investment Office, overseeing preparation of investment journal entries and receipts, and reviewing or preparing investment allocation reports
• Oversee the accounting for the University's non-operating funds, including preparation and review of journal entries and oversight of investment reporting (monthly endowment balances, analyses and changes, annuity trial balance, and restricted non-scholarship trial balance reports)
• Oversee and/or prepare audit workpapers and financial statement footnotes for endowment and investments, and coordinate investment accounting matters with external auditors
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, three years of experience and a CPA license are required.
• A master's degree and five years of relevant experience are preferred.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Other Characteristics

• Strong technical accounting expertise, experience with complex accounting transactions and a willingness to develop expertise in investment and endowment accounting
• Exceptional analytical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience in public accounting, nonprofit, college, or university environments preferred

Benefits

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