Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

The Financial Reporting Manager plays a key role in advancing Whitworth University's commitment to sound stewardship and financial integrity. This position ensures accurate and timely financial statements, prepares materials for annual audits, oversees donor and endowment reporting, and maintains compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance & Administration, the manager collaborates closely with the Assistant Controller to strengthen reporting accuracy, provide cross-functional coverage, and ensure continuity in the university's financial operations.

Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by October 31, 2025.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Statements & Audit

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including footnotes and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate external audit preparation and provide schedules to auditors.
• Develop and maintain audit documentation, reconciliations, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to integrate reconciliations into external reporting.

Restricted, Endowment & Fixed Assets

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Collaboration & Special Projects

Additional Responsibilities

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Core Competencies

Preferred

Other Details

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week

Whitworth office hours are 8 AM to 4 : 30 PM MondayFriday

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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