Director, Accounting

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Director of Accounting & Budgets to lead the Foundations’ accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and strong customer service. You will supervise GL, AP, budgets, and reporting, partnering with CFO on cash management and interdepartmental accounting needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 4+ years in accounting, and preferred CPA; nonprofit and fund accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Four (4) or more years of accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Nonprofit and fund accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Foundation and Athletic Foundation general accounting and reporting.
• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, budget management and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Tools

Raisers Edge

Financial Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director, Accounting & Budgets

Job ID: 302522

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With afocus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Advancement Services

Job Summary

Oversee the University Philanthropic Foundation and AthleticFoundation general accounting and financial reporting to ensurethat transaction accuracy, reporting accuracy and high-levelcustomer service is delivered to our internal and externalcustomers. Will oversee maintenance of general ledger, accountspayable, budget management , report development, generation andanalysis, budget to actual reporting, financial statementpreparation and analysis, investment accounting, accountingresearch and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, assistCFO with cash management and other operational needs and projectsrelated to the financial activities and initiatives of theorganizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Chief Financial Officer's Leadership team and assistCFO with audit and tax return (income and use tax) compliance,working closely with outside audit and tax advisors to ensuretimely, clean, and accurate filing and compliance with FASB and IRS regulations.
• Oversee, analyze, and record investment, endowment andadministrative fee activity for the Foundations, including relatedreporting and compliance; complete annual endowment surveys andrespond to related institutional and external data requests. Alsooversee Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust Accounting forfoundations
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, proceduresand internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting andefficient foundation operations
• Work closely with the university finance and business office onaccounting matters related to charges and reimbursement betweenentities, occasional reporting support for NCAA compliance reportsfor the athletic foundation and various other miscellaneousneeds
• Manage and oversee staff responsible for management of E&G("state") budget activities for University Advancement and ExternalRelations ensuring appropriate monitoring, reporting and sharing ofdata with university finance are handled timely and accurately.Responsible for various approvals and routings required forpurchasing, budget modification requests and other transactionstypical of this role
• Serve as "in-house" expert on Blackbaud Financial EdgeAccounting/Reporting module, and train other users as necessary todevelop depth of understanding across our unit. Trains Foundationaccount users on financial reporting software and provides supportfor on-demand report users
• Supervise Accounting staff responsible for accounts payable,budget reporting, general ledger support, ad hoc reporting, bankand other account reconciliations and other tasks typical ofaccounting staff. Assign and delegate responsibility for workdeadlines as appropriate

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Required Experience

• Four (4) or more years of experience in accounting

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Preferred Experience

• Raisers Edge and Financial Edge experience
• Nonprofit and Fund Accounting experience
• Supervisory Experience

Proposed Salary

$97,000 - $100,000

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 theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to confidently work independently as a proactive leadercomfortable with a high degree of collaboration with multipleunits, departments, and divisions
• Ability to effectively create and deliver content throughface-to-face, online, and hybrid training and workshops

Knowledge

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills
• Effectiveness in working with faculty and professional staff onbest practices in student academic support and successstrategies

Apply Before Date

August 28, 2026

Application review may begin on August 21,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 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 inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

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

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

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

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or withoutreasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to allemployees and applicant for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national origin, religion, age, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonableaccommodations under the America with Disabilities Act toparticipate in the search process should notify Human Resources:[phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit