Director of Accounting and Budgets

Georgia Southern University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University in Savannah, GA, seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee the University Philanthropic and Athletic Foundations’ general accounting and financial reporting. You will ensure transaction accuracy, maintain the general ledger, manage budgets, develop reports, and support CFO with cash management and strategic initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting, 4+ years of experience, and preference for CPA, Raisers Edge/Financial Edge skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Minimum of four years of accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Raisers Edge and Financial Edge experience is a plus.
• Nonprofit and fund accounting experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve on CFO's Leadership team and support audit and tax return compliance.
• Oversee investment, endowment and administrative fee activity reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinate with university finance on inter-entity charges and NCAA reporting support.
• Supervise staff handling accounts payable, budget reporting and reconciliations.
• Provide training on Blackbaud Financial Edge and financial reporting tools.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Job Summary

Oversee the University Philanthropic Foundation and Athletic Foundation general accounting and financial reporting to ensure that transaction accuracy, reporting accuracy and high-level customer service is delivered to our internal and external customers. Will oversee maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, budget management , report development, generation and analysis, budget to actual reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis, investment accounting, accounting research and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, assist CFO with cash management and other operational needs and projects related to the financial activities and initiatives of the organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Chief Financial Officer's Leadership team and assist CFO with audit and tax return (income and use tax) compliance, working closely with outside audit and tax advisors to ensure timely, clean, and accurate filing and compliance with FASB and IRS regulations.
• Oversee, analyze, and record investment, endowment and administrative fee activity for the Foundations, including related reporting and compliance; complete annual endowment surveys and respond to related institutional and external data requests. Also oversee Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust Accounting for foundations
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting and efficient foundation operations
• Work closely with the university finance and business office on accounting matters related to charges and reimbursement between entities, occasional reporting support for NCAA compliance reports for the athletic foundation and various other miscellaneous needs
• Manage and oversee staff responsible for management of E&G ("state") budget activities for University Advancement and External Relations ensuring appropriate monitoring, reporting and sharing of data with university finance are handled timely and accurately. Responsible for various approvals and routings required for purchasing, budget modification requests and other transactions typical of this role
• Serve as "in-house" expert on Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting/Reporting module, and train other users as necessary to develop depth of understanding across our unit. Trains Foundation account users on financial reporting software and provides support for on-demand report users
• Supervise Accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, budget reporting, general ledger support, ad hoc reporting, bank and other account reconciliations and other tasks typical of accounting staff. Assign and delegate responsibility for work deadlines 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

$112,000 - $115,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• 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
• Ability to confidently work independently as a proactive leader comfortable with a high degree of collaboration with multiple units, departments, and divisions
• Ability to effectively create and deliver content through face-to-face, online, and hybrid training and workshops

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
• Effectiveness in working with faculty and professional staff on best practices in student academic support and success strategies

Apply Before Date

October 2, 2026

Application review may begin on September 30, 2026.

Contact Information

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