"Analyst, IRF Finance Reporting"

Analyst, IRF Finance Reporting

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Business and Financial Services

Type:
Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5086P

Home Org Name: Advancement Finance

Division Name: Senior VP, Advancement

Job Class Code: KA39C

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for an IRF Finance Rept Analyst to join our philanthropy team! In this position, you'll play a role in executing operational philanthropy strategies and coordinate fundraising initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate and Innovate: Analyzes financial data and audit outcomes to identify trends, enhance reporting systems, and recommend improvements in financial processes, ensuring accuracy and forward-thinking compliance practices.
• Optimize Operations: Streamlines financial workflows through accurate journal entries, year-end coordination, and audit preparation-promoting efficiency, reducing risk, and ensuring seamless collaboration between Auburn University and its IRFs.
• Facilitate Fundraising Initiatives: Supports fundraising through transparent, FASB-compliant financial reporting, enabling donor trust and ensuring proper use and tracking of philanthropic funds.
• Champion Philanthropy: Upholds donor intent and institutional credibility by maintaining financial integrity, enabling informed decision-making, and safeguarding the university's nonprofit status through strong tax and compliance oversight.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
• Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
• Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as a IRF Finance Reporting Analyst:

Purpose:

• Maintains the financial integrity of Auburn University's institutionally related foundations (IRF) by preparing accurate, FASB-compliant financial statements, analyzing tax implications, and supporting stewardship of philanthropic funds
• Ensuring alignment with the university's mission and donor intent.

Collaboration:

• Works closely with external auditors, the AU Office of Financial Reporting, and internal departments to coordinate audits, year-end reporting, and fund transfers.
• Ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective teamwork across stakeholders.

Innovation:

• Continuously reviews and refines financial processes within systems like Banner, develops special reports, and provides expert insights on tax and FASB reporting.
• Identifying new efficiencies and solutions to support evolving financial and compliance needs.

Production:

• Delivers timely and accurate financial reports, board presentations, journal entries, and compliance document.
• Ensuring consistent, high-quality output that drives decision-making and operational execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting

Minimum License and Certifications

• CPA is required if Degree is not in Accounting or Finance

Salary Range: $49,050 - $101,620

Job Category: Human Resources

City position is located in
Auburn

State position is located
AL

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