"Director of Foundations Accounting and Investment Officer"

Job Summary

The Director of the Foundation’s Accounting and Investment Officer provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for all accounting, reporting, and governance functions related to UNCG’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 UNCG’s lead accounting liaison with external advisors and auditors.

The 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).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, OneStream, Fundriver, Sage, QuickBooks, and investment accounting systems.

Job Details

• Posted: 19-Dec-25
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Type: Full-time
• Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Categories: Staff/Administrative
• Required Education: Bachelor’s
• Internal Number: 998009