Associate Director, Development Accounting
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 18, 2020
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S560P
Home Org Name
Development Accounting
Division Name
Vice President for Development
Position Title
Associate Director, Development Accounting
Job Class Code
KA42
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Development Accounting, the Associate Director of Development Accounting serves as the principal budget and foundation payments accountant and key compliance resource for IRS gift receipting standards, FASB not-for-profit accounting standards, and CASE gift counting standards for the following entities: Auburn University Office of Development, AU Foundation, and AU Real Estate Foundation.
Directs and provides leadership to three professional staff in the Development Budgeting & Foundation Payment Services unit. At the time of this writing, the Development Office is responsible for a development budget of approximately $30 million covering 60 different organizations (central and campus constituencies). While responsible for payment and budget services, this position also supports, as directed, the financial accounting and reporting staff. Additionally, the position may also participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of sound financial policies, internal controls and procedures, as well as coordinating fiscal year-end audits and tax preparation engagements, and working with external auditors.
Essential Functions
Provides substantial support to the Director, Development Accounting and respective boards regarding budgetary and payment services matters, and, as directed, financial matters. May be called upon to perform appropriate duties of the Director of Development Accounting in their
absence.
Assists in the development and maintenance the financial accounting systems, chart of accounts, policies and procedures of the Foundations to account for the receipts and expenditures of all funds for the reporting of financial and operating results to executive leadership, boards, external agencies and stakeholders.
Oversees the disbursement function for two institutionally related foundations including approval of vouchers, adherence to policy, proper expense classification, and necessary tax reporting.
May participate in and support external audit engagements and tax compliance filings for two institutionally related foundations. May also participate in the review and drafting of the financial statements and supporting work paper documentation that supports these critical engagements and filings.
Oversees the coordination and preparation of the annual operating budgets of the Office of Development and two institutionally related foundations for approval by the Sr. VP for Advancement / Foundation President and the Foundation Boards.
Establishes and maintains approved budget within the accounting systems between Auburn University and two institutionally related foundations; approves all budget entries and manages interim budgetary reporting for high level analysis of costs and funding sources for the Office of Development and two institutionally related foundations.
Oversees the preparation and accuracy of monthly cost allocation and settlement between the Foundations and State / University for the use of state personnel and assets. Approves necessary entries to/from the University in accordance with State of Alabama law and the Services and Facilities agreements for both Foundations.
Participates in the preparation of surveys and special reports of the philanthropic activities of Auburn University and its institutionally related foundations for various sources such as Council for Aid to Education ( CAE ), Council for Advancement and Support of Education ( CASE ), IRF, Education Advisory Board ( EAB ) and other external reporting purposes consistent with the guidelines of the requesting agency or organization.
Advises and collaborates with Deans, Directors and Fiscal Managers within the various AU colleges, schools and units that have Foundation resources or shared funding with the Office of Development regarding policies and appropriate procedure for the use of gift funds.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Field of Study
Degree in Accounting or a Degree in Finance or
Business plus a CPA .
Years of Experience
7
Area of Experience
7 years of increasingly responsible professional
experience and management in accounting,
budgeting, and financial reporting. Must have at
least 2 years of experience directly supervising fulltime employees.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of FASB not-for-profit accounting principles, GASB governmental accounting standards, governmental budgeting practices, resource allocation and cost accounting practices, IRS regulations applicable to charitable organizations. Must understand relational data bases and be able to extract and analyze data therefrom.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
CPA certification is required if degree is not in Accounting.
Salary Grade
37
Salary Range
$68,700 - $114,500
Job Category
Development/Alumni Affairs
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
12/18/2020
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/20724
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Please select the option below that best describes you.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Finance PLUS a CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Finance, no CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree or higher in another field, CPA certification
- Bachelor's degree or higher in another field, no CPA certification
- * Do you have 7 years of increasingly responsible professional
experience and management in accounting, budgeting, and financial
reporting, plus 2 years of experience directly supervising
full-time employees?
- Yes
- No
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