Institutional Advancement Accounting Manager

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience with non-profit accounting and financial reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills in a complex environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools).
• Experience with financial systems.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including cash flow and operational reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while understanding broader institutional priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The Institutional Advancement Accounting Manager oversees the financial operations, accounting, and budget analysis of the College's Foundations, a component unit of the College. This role performs comprehensive accounting functions across all fund types (endowed, non-endowed and grants) both at the College and financial institution level. The position prepares financial statements, investment reports, tax filing, and audit materials, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other applicable accounting standards. The role also provides guidance on financial policies and strategies in collaboration with the Finance Office and Institutional Advancement. As a key member of the Finance Division, the Institutional Advancement Accounting Manager works closely with internal stakeholders and external partners and serves as a primary financial liaison to the Foundation Board and its Finance Committee, including presenting financial information and responding to inquiries from board members, donors, and constituents.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, accounting, and budget analysis of the College's Foundations. Perform comprehensive accounting functions across all fund types (endowed, non-endowed and grants) both at the College and financial institution level. Prepare financial statements, investment reports, tax filing, and audit materials, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other applicable accounting standards. Provide guidance on financial policies and strategies in collaboration with the Finance Office and Institutional Advancement. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. Serve as a primary financial liaison to the Foundation Board and its Finance Committee, including presenting financial information and responding to inquiries from board members, donors, and constituents.

Requirements

Operating with minimal supervision, this role performs comprehensive accounting functions across all fund types (endowed, non-endowed and grants) both at the College and financial institution level. Prepare financial statements, investment reports, tax filing, and audit materials, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other applicable accounting standards. Provide guidance on financial policies and strategies in collaboration with the Finance Office and Institutional Advancement. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. Serve as a primary financial liaison to the Foundation Board and its Finance Committee, including presenting financial information and responding to inquiries from board members, donors, and constituents.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Experience with non-profit accounting and financial reporting preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills in a complex environment. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis tools). Experience with financial systems. Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, including cash flow and operational reporting. Demonstrated ability to work independently while understanding broader institutional priorities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work option arrangement is available, subject to approval and change based on employee performance and institutional needs.

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Schedule

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