Foundations Accountant

013339

Foundations Accountant

Administration - Staff

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Located in North Carolina’s third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Controller’s Office, part of the Division of Finance and Administration, is responsible for processing all University disbursements, general ledger accounting, construction accounting, cash management, and fixed assets. The unit is responsible for the disbursement of all University funds (payroll and accounts payable) in accordance with University and state policies and procedures. This unit is also responsible for a myriad of financial reporting to federal and state agencies, including W-2 information, 941 information, and 1099 information. This unit is actively involved in the implementation of new administrative systems, including problem resolution, training, report writing, and data conversion. The areas within this unit are: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Foundation Finance, Cashiers and Student Accounts, and Financial Accounting.

The primary purpose of Foundation Finance is to provide a full range of accounting and financial reporting services for the affiliated organizations that support the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is critical to UNCG as well as the five affiliated organizations. Accurate financial reporting is required by management to make financial decisions within the organization and the University. Accuracy is also essential for maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws, board decisions, and donor-imposed restrictions.

Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The Foundation Finance Accountant is responsible for providing accounting, endowment administration, and investment reporting support for the affiliated organizations of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The affiliated organizations are The UNCG Excellence Foundation, The Weatherspoon Art Museum Council, The Endowment Fund of UNCG, The UNCG Investment Fund, and The Capital Facilities Foundation.

The Foundations Accountant provides specialized reporting for foundation and investment activity, including unitized market value ledgers, capital calls, distributions, spending calculations, and related reconciliations. This includes reviewing custodian and investment manager reporting, preparing internal management schedules, and supporting monthly and year-end financial reporting.

The position also assists with the annual audit by preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors, and supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Fundriver, the University’s unitized endowment accounting platform.

Key Responsibilities:15% – Lead the Office of Foundation Finance team 15% – Specialized Reporting40% – Complete Market Ledgers20% – Prepare audit schedules and financial statements 5% – Serve as Financial Liaison5% – Review Art Inventory System

• Mid-career with Master’s and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelor’s and 2-4 yrs experience.

• Higher Education and/or Non-profit experience

$67,000–$74,000

Office of the Controller - 56202

02/20/2026

Yes

1.000

Permanent

12

Exempt

15%

Lead the Office of Foundation Finance team

• Monitor all bank account reconciliations and ensure that correcting journal entries are completed the month following the discrepancy.
• Review general ledgers for Capital Facilities Foundation, Excellence, Endowment, Weatherspoon Art Museum Council, and the UNCG Investment Fund on a monthly basis and perform account analyses, including investment-related activity.

15%

Specialized Reporting

• This includes yearly management reports, budgets, and investment reports; periodic user-friendly financials, cash availability, and total return analyses, as well as surveys for various outside organizations.
• Assist Financial Reporting during the Thirteen Months with blending of the foundations and investment activity into UNCG’s financial statements, including investment footnotes and required schedules.
• Prepare foundation and investment reports, analysis, and board-ready materials accurately and timely manner, ensuring all information is complete, accurate, and available in advance of meetings. Complete required surveys for external entities.

40%

Complete market ledgers for UNCGIF, Excellence, and Endowment.

• Complete market ledgers for UNCGIF, Excellence, and Endowment.
• Calculate and report on spending distributions, administrative fees, capital calls, and related liquidations and disbursements for UNCG and affiliated entities.
• Review and approve quasi-transfer requests.
• Complete and analyze unitized market ledgers to ensure equitable distribution of earnings among participating funds.
• Must be knowledgeable of donor restrictions, underwater fund considerations, and special circumstances.
• Market ledgers must be completed within 5 days of receiving custodian data. Accuracy and timely completion are critical.

20%

Prepare audit schedules and financial statements

• Prepare audit schedules for all funds and reconcile all balances, including endowment, investment activity, and art inventory.
• Ensure all balances reconcile to Banner.
• Prepare and analyze schedules for external auditors, support SOC report validation, and provide explanations necessary to maintain unqualified audit opinions for the affiliated entities.
• Financial statements and related documentation must be completed accurately and on time. Support the annual RFP process for external audit services.

5%

Serve as a liaison with Advancement Services, the Weatherspoon Art Museum, banks, custodians, and investment managers

• Respond timely to requests for information. Interact with development officers, fiscal agents, stockbrokers, staff, and donors to ensure proper handling of gifts, spending, and investment-related items.

5%

Review Art Inventory System.

• Monitor EmbARK system to ensure all fixed assets and art inventory are accurately recorded and properly integrated with Banner.

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - R, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - O, Writing - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R

Inside - C, Overtime - O