CSU Foundations Controller

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State University is seeking a Foundations Controller to manage the accounting function for CSU Foundation, CSU Athletic Fund, and Alumni Association. Responsibilities include full general ledger, monthly and annual reporting, and coordination with auditors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least five years of accounting experience, nonprofit expertise preferred, and proficiency with nonprofit software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; minimum five years of accounting experience.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and strong internal controls preferred.
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge and Financial Edge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full general ledger for CSU Foundations and related entities.
• Coordinate year-end closes, audits, and 990 filings with auditors.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, and reports for stakeholders.
• Monitor cash, investments, and liquidity to support operations and initiatives.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance across multiple Foundations.
• Supervise accounting staff and coordinate related party transactions.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Financial Edge

Job description

CSU Foundations Controller

Job ID: 304053

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

University Advancement

Job Summary

This position will manage the accounting department of the Foundations (CSU Foundation, Inc., CSU Athletic Fund, Inc., and Alumni Association, Inc.). This job includes responsibility for maintaining a complete general ledger for each of the three Foundations.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Full responsibility of all aspects of the general ledger for the Foundations. Including reconciling present donor tracking system (Raisers Edge) to include proper recording of incoming revenue, gifts, and pledges with General Ledger (Financial Edge). Reconciliations of all cash, investments, receivables, payables, income and expense accounts.; Staff representative for the CSU Alumni and CSU Athletic Fund foundations.; Maintain appropriate cash balances to optimize returns.; Maintain appropriate liquidity to enable the foundations to pay expenses.; Directly participate in key initiatives and strategies to enable the foundations to support CSU.; Responsible for ensuring systems of internal controls are in place to safeguard the foundation's assets.; Oversee and coordinate activities of independent auditors and the preparation of annual financial statements, form 990 tax filings and other regulatory reporting.; Integral member of the team to develop a formal budget and supervises budgeting process, providing an appropriate standard of measurement.; Prepare monthly accounting reports to appropriate departments.; Make all necessary adjustments to the general ledger system to reflect accurate status of assets, revenue and expenses for the 3 Foundations.; Prepare financial statements (Income Statements and Balance sheets), and other financial reports (budget reports) requested for Foundation, Alumni, and Athletics.; Monitor investment balances and record all information to the general ledger.; Prepare all year end close-out entries and close books for the Columbus State University Foundation, Alumni, and Athletic Fund.; Provide support reports, and financial data to the advancement office, alumni executive, and athletic personnel as needed.; Work with various departments concerning budgets by way of providing information and analysis and install annual budgets into the accounting system.; Revise and update existing accounting system to simplify and expedite procedures.; Coordinate and update transactions and maintain accurate records between related parties. Maintain accurate tracking system for related party transactions. Related parties include CSU, CSU Foundation, CSU Athletic Fund, Inc., CSU Alumni Association, and Foundation Properties, Inc.; Maintain and update Trusts and Gift Annuities.; Review all invoices weekly prior to issuance of checks.; Review all budgets prior to releasing checks.; Oversee updates and maintenance of foundation scholarship recipients list on annual basis.; Financial Analysis for Various Projects.; Supervise the Accountant I and Accounts Payable Manager.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.; Minimum of five years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Experience with Raiser's Edge and Financial Edge preferred.; Experience in a non-profit organization preferred.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $78,162 - $86,432 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.; Commitment to confidentiality.; Problem solving abilities.; Cash Management, Financial Accounting, and Nonprofit Accounting Competence.; Strong work ethic.; High level knowledge of Microsoft Excel.; Ability to work well with others.; Manage Budgets.; Ability to interact with Board Members and Others outside the organization.; Excellent oral and written communication skills.; Enthusiasm for the University's mission.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Regina Steele, Hiring Manager, via email at [e-mail]

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit