"Analyst, IRF Finance Reporting"

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S5086P

Home Org Name
Advancement Finance

Division Name
Senior VP, Advancement

Position Title
Analyst, IRF Finance Reporting

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.

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

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

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$49,050 - $101,620

Job Category
Human Resources

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

Posting Date
02/13/2026

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter