Emory University · 5 months ago
Director of Accounting - Office of the Controller
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking a Director of Accounting to oversee all aspects of accounting for the university's endowment, ensure compliance with financial policies, and manage a team to deliver accurate and timely financial statements.
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Responsibilities
Oversees all aspects of the accounting for Emory’s endowment including period close processes, preparation of endowment spending distribution to schools and units and related reporting, and creation of new endowments
Provides on-going customer service to schools and units and executive management regarding endowment results
Collaborates closely with Emory Investment Management to ensure operational targets and reporting are coordinated with endowment accounting
Works closely with Emory Finance leadership in preparing the annual endowment spending budget and 5-year forecast
Manages investments component of the annual financial statement audit including preparing key audit schedules, footnotes to the financial statements, and preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flows
Responsible for accounting for all other investments of Emory University including charitable remainder unitrusts, annuity trusts and charitable gift annuity pool
Also collaborates with Advancement and Alumni Relations to manage accounting for contributions receivable and gifts including tracking of pledge payments and release from restrictions
Is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
Manages staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
Addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, board materials preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities
Interacts with Office of General Counsel, Emory Investment Management, the Controller, chief business officers in schools/units and senior management
Oversees accounting functions, including intercompany accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and income statement variance analytics
Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close
Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
Is accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the institutional assets are protected
Coordinates internal controls documentation, testing and segregation of duties as needed
Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Works with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors professional development opportunities and participation
Collaborates with the Controller and Assistant Controller on special projects and process improvements
Responds to inquiries from the VP for Finance/CFO, Controller, and departments regarding financial results and special reporting requests
Ensures that the institution's financial records, under area of responsibility, are maintained in compliance with policies and US GAAP
Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance
Is involved in validating/designing accounting system suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met
Coordinates work related to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the financial records
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
Seven years of public, non-profit or private industry accounting experience which includes management level experience
Excellent verbal, written, communication and leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA
Experience analyzing financial performance and developing financial plans within a higher education or non-profit environment
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$719.87MKey Investors
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2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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