Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting

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Posting Details

Field	Details
Job Title	Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting
Division	Division of Institutional Advancement
Department	Fiscal Operations Office
Work Status	Full Time
Position Category	Staff
FLSA	Exempt
Pay Range	Exempt
Salary Range	130,000
Fund Source	State Support
Job Summary	This position serves as the Foundation’s controller — the technical accounting authority responsible for the integrity of the monthly and annual close. The role does not supervise staff; instead, it partners with the Associate Director, AR Manager, and Senior Endowment & Fund Accountant — each of whom reviews transactional work within their own area — to ensure the close is accurate, timely, and well-controlled

Own the month-end and year-end close: consolidate entries from all areas, record accruals/adjusting entries, and review journal entries for accuracy (preparer/reviewer).
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure GAAP (ASC 958) compliance across all fund types.
Set technical accounting policy for contributions, pledges, investments, and net assets; resolve complex or judgment-based accounting questions raised by the team.
Establish and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties across the close cycle.
Prepare the monthly financial reporting package (statements, budget-to-actual, variance, KPIs) for the AVP’s review and Board distribution.
Partner with the AVP on regulatory reporting and the external audit by supplying schedules, reconciliations, and technical support (the AVP holds primary ownership of both).

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:

At least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience, including ownership of a full close cycle is also required.

Expert knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit/fund accounting (ASC 958) and internal-control design.
Ability to exercise independent judgment on technical accounting matters without supervisory authority over other staff.
Strong written communication for board- and audit-facing reporting.
Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and endowment software (Fundriver, Adavico, or NPact FIT) preferred.

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