Assistant Director of Financial Reporting - Foundations

Description

The Assistant Director of Financial Reporting – Foundations provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for all accounting, reporting, and governance functions related to the University's associated entities, endowment administration, and investment activity.

This position ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance across foundation and investment accounting; coordinates directly with the University's outsourced investment management and custodial service providers; and serves as the University's lead accounting liaison with external advisors and auditors.

The Assistant Director works closely with the University Reporting, Operations, Budget, and Advancement teams to ensure consistent financial integration, accurate consolidation, and adherence to the University's Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and Investment Management Agreement (IMA).

The Assistant Director is responsible for administering and directing the operations of the financial reporting unit to maintain and enhance the internal control system to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. This position involves internal control and judgment in decision-making based on the goals of the organization and effective management of the business and financial accounting/reporting, management of day-to-day activities, and providing guidance in the managerial decision-making process. The Assistant Director must plan, organize and implement overall daily operations to ensure meeting targeted goals and deadlines of the organization within the guidelines of generally accepted accounting principles and policies and procedures of the organization. The quality and timeliness of work impact the effectiveness of the program and the image of the organization.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Financial Reporting Department is a unit of the Controller's Office and provides current, comprehensive, and accurate information to provide accountability and transparency to the University, the people of North Carolina, and beyond concerning its fiduciary resources.

Requirements

• Mid- to late-career with a Master's degree and 2- 4 yrs accounting or financial management experience; Bachelor's and 3-5 yrs accounting or financial management experience.
• Knowledge of higher-education and investment accounting principles (GASB, GAAP, UPMIFA).
• Experience preparing or reviewing audited financial statements and reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Experience in FASB financial reporting or Foundation fiscal management preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• CPA, MBA, or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience managing outsourced accounting engagements and investment data integrations.
• Familiarity with UNC System financial reporting and associated-entity governance.
• Proficiency with Banner, Raiser's Edge, Fundriver, QuickBooks, and investment accounting systems.

Special Instructions

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.