Senior Manager Accounting (Hybrid)

Department : Accounting Services

Salary / Grade : EXS / 10

Job Summary

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; review status of university unit accounts and processes, troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Supervise investment reconciliations, pool pricing, and related investment activity; oversee investment accounting for pooled investments, individual endowments, and annuity and life income funds from inception to closing of funds.
• Analyze financial performance at both unit and consolidated levels; recommend process and tool improvements to enhance forecasting, modeling, and reporting. Prepare sections of annual financial statements and disclosures; complete reconciliations, analytical reviews, and transaction research; serve as primary contact for external auditors and develop supporting audit materials.
• Serve as technical expert for endowment, gift, and investment accounting, and conduct research for capital, debt, leases, and consolidations (Rubicon, UK Foundation, RF LLC).
• Establish proper accounting and audit trails for revenue and expenses related to programs and initiatives; oversee monthly reconciliations and report on current financial performance, identifying impacts on year‑end forecasts, opportunities, and risks.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Team Leadership and Process Improvement

Miscellaneous

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Target Hiring Range

Target hiring range for this position will be between $87,899 and $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.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high‑quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https : / / www.northwestern.edu / hr / benefits / index.html to learn more.

Work‑Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior / adult care. Visit us at https : / / www.northwestern.edu / hr / benefits / work-life / index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https : / / www.northwestern.edu / hr / learning / index.html to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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