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Director of Foundation Accounting

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Mar 08, 2025


Director of Foundation Accounting

Job ID: 282830
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Job Summary

Plan, direct, and oversee daily operations of Foundation Accounting for the Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation. Plan and maintain work systems, procedures, and policies to enable and encourage optimal performance of people and resources in alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the University. Ensure consistent fiduciary policies, procedures, and processes are implemented across all Foundation transactions and are integrated with university policies and procedures. Supervise and lead professional-level team members to ensure integrity of data and accuracy of accounting related to the Foundation's assets. Work with stakeholders to maintain accurate administration of Foundation business.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities
  • Perform, review and analyze a broad range of complex accounting and fiscal activities to ensure compliance with policy and appropriate accounting treatment of Foundation transactions
  • Prepare financial statements with high degree of accuracy; generate reports as required; facilitate state registrations; and respond to various requests
  • Complete annual audits and prepare for required regulatory audits and business tax returns
  • Act as liaison for the Foundation and third party firms
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors and University Controller
  • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in executing, analyzing, verifying, and reporting transactions of a fiscal nature
  • Oversees the financial reporting and revenue submission for all sponsored projects; oversees all accounting functions for the Research Foundation


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Required Experience
  • Five (5) or more years related work experience
  • Experience in private accounting practice


Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate

Preferred Experience
  • Higher education experience
  • Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge Software
  • Four (4) or more years of work experience in preparation of financial statements and communication of financial results with boards of directors and other stakeholders


Proposed Salary

$78,706 - $93,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Two (2) Professional References


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
  • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
  • Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
  • Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
  • Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
  • Effective time and project management, problem-solving, and leadership relations skills


Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin on March 13, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
  • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Work is generally performed in an office environment
  • Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
  • Evening and weekend work may be required
  • Occasional travel required


Background Check
  • Position of Trust + Education


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