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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics · 20 hours ago

Accounting Professional, Accountant Sr.

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $99K/yr

4+ years exp

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is seeking a Controller for its Foundation at the Durham Campus. This role is responsible for managing the foundation's accounting system, leading the annual budgeting process, producing financial reports, and overseeing compliance with relevant regulations.

Education

Responsibilities

Manage the NCSSM Foundation’s accounting system to ensure accurate financial tracking, regulatory compliance, and informed organizational decision-making

Lead the Foundation’s annual budgeting process, support staff in budget development, prepare revenue and expense forecasts, and present the final budget to leadership and the Board

Produce and interpret internal and external financial reports, analyze spending trends, and support leadership with forward-looking financial planning

Coordinate the annual audit, oversee endowment accounting and reporting, and ensure compliance with IRS, GAAP, and donor requirements, including 990 preparation support

Supervise a team of three direct reports across accounting and gift processing functions, manage daily financial operations and performance, and provide financial oversight for grant budgets and reporting

Qualification

Nonprofit AccountingBudgetingFinancial ReportingIRS ComplianceBlackbaud SoftwareGoogle WorkspaceLeadershipRelationship ManagementPolicy DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent plus 4-5 years' accounting experience

At least two years of supervisory experience

Strong command of budgeting, accounting principles, nonprofit accounting practices, and IRS regulations, with the ability to analyze complex financial issues and recommend procedural improvements

Proven ability to plan, direct, and supervise staff

Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in interpreting, applying, and developing administrative and financial policies and procedures

Ability to build effective working relationships with senior leadership and board members to advance the mission of NCSSM and the Foundation

Working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT and Financial Edge, with strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred

Benefits

Generous vacation and sick leave

12 annual holidays

Paid parental, family medical, and community service leave

Flexible work schedules where applicable

Access to the State Health Plan

Multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP)

Supplemental retirement savings plans

Tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System

Free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union

Company

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is the nation’s first public residential high school focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Founded in 1980

Durham, North Carolina, USA

201-500 employees