Senior Manager Accounting (Hybrid)

Senior Manager Of Accounting

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Manager Of Accounting will significantly contribute to the overall management of financial reporting of the university including but not limited to gift, endowment, and investments accounting. The Senior Manager Accounting will also research technical accounting, interpret and provide recommendations for implementation of technical accounting standards, regulations, and requirements that impact University reporting. This position supports the planning, preparation, review, and consolidation of quarterly and annual financial statements and corresponding footnotes and disclosures, as well as review, preparation and contribution to planned and ad hoc analyses and forecasts provided to management and the Board.

Specific Responsibilities

Financial Oversight and Reporting :

• Oversee accurate, efficient, and compliant workflow of all transactional processes across areas reviews status of university unit accounts and processes, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Supervises investment reconciliations, pool pricing, related investment activity and other accounting matters. Oversee investment accounting for pooled investments, individual endowments, and annuity and life income funds from inception to closing of funds.
• Analyzes financial performance at both unit and consolidated levels; recommends process and tool improvements to enhance forecasting, modeling, and reporting. Prepares sections of annual financial statements and disclosures; completes reconciliations, analytical reviews, and transaction research; serves as primary contact for external auditors and develops supporting audit materials.
• Serves as technical expert for areas in Current State (endowment, gift, investments), but will also take on research for capital, debt, leases, and consolidations (Rubicon, UK Foundation, RF LLC).
• Establishes proper accounting and audit trails for revenue and expenses related to programs and initiatives; oversees monthly reconciliations and reports on current financial performance, identifying impacts on year-end forecasts (both consolidated and financial operations flow through budget), opportunities, and risks.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

Team Leadership and Process Improvement :

Miscellaneous :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Target hiring range for this position will be between $87,899- $119,196 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.