Director, Accounting & Budgets
Job ID: 304143
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Advancement Services
Job Summary
Oversee the University Philanthropic Foundation and Athletic Foundation general accounting and financial reporting to ensure that transaction accuracy, reporting accuracy and high-level customer service is delivered to our internal and external customers. Will oversee maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, budget management, report development, generation and analysis, budget to actual reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis, investment accounting, accounting research and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, assist CFO with cash management and other operational needs and projects related to the financial activities and initiatives of the organizations.
Responsibilities
- Serve on Chief Financial Officer's Leadership team and assist CFO with audit and tax return (income and use tax) compliance, working closely with outside audit and tax advisors to ensure timely, clean, and accurate filing and compliance with FASB and IRS regulations.
- Oversee, analyze, and record investment, endowment and administrative fee activity for the Foundations, including related reporting and compliance; complete annual endowment surveys and respond to related institutional and external data requests. Also oversee Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust Accounting for foundations
- Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting and efficient foundation operations
- Work closely with the university finance and business office on accounting matters related to charges and reimbursement between entities, occasional reporting support for NCAA compliance reports for the athletic foundation and various other miscellaneous needs
- Manage and oversee staff responsible for management of E&G ("state") budget activities for University Advancement and External Relations ensuring appropriate monitoring, reporting and sharing of data with university finance are handled timely and accurately. Responsible for various approvals and routings required for purchasing, budget modification requests and other transactions typical of this role
- Serve as "in-house" expert on Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting/Reporting module, and train other users as necessary to develop depth of understanding across our unit. Trains Foundation account users on financial reporting software and provides support for on-demand report users
- Supervise Accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, budget reporting, general ledger support, ad hoc reporting, bank and other account reconciliations and other tasks typical of accounting staff. Assign and delegate responsibility for work deadlines as appropriate
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting
Required Experience
- Four (4) or more years of experience in accounting
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant
Preferred Experience
- Raisers Edge and Financial Edge experience
- Nonprofit and Fund Accounting experience
- Supervisory Experience
Proposed Salary
$112,000 - $115,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
- Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
- Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
- Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
- Ability to confidently work independently as a proactive leader comfortable with a high degree of collaboration with multiple units, departments, and divisions
- Ability to effectively create and deliver content through face-to-face, online, and hybrid training and workshops
KNOWLEDGE
- Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
- Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
- Effectiveness in working with faculty and professional staff on best practices in student academic support and success strategies
Apply Before Date
October 2, 2026
Application review may begin on September 30, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
- Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
- Work generally performed in an office environment
- Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
- Travel may be required
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education & Credit