Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University seeks a Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting to oversee the Foundation's accounting integrity during monthly and annual closes. This exempt, non-supervisory role partners with the AVP, AR Manager and Senior Endowment & Fund Accountant to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The position requires governing GAAP for nonprofit fund accounting, independence in judgment on technical matters, and effective communication for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• At least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience including ownership of a full close cycle.
• CPA or in active progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close; consolidate entries and review journal entries for accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure GAAP compliance across all fund types.
• Set accounting policy for contributions, pledges, investments and net assets; resolve complex accounting questions.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties across the close cycle.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package for AVP review and Board distribution.
• Support regulatory reporting and external audit with schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge (nonprofit/fund)

Independent judgment

Written communication

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA (inactive progress or active CN)

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Fundriver

Adavico

NPact FIT

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting

Division: Division of Institutional Advancement

Department: Fiscal Operations Office

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Staff

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: Exempt

Salary Range: 130,000

Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary: This position serves as the Foundation's controller - the technical accounting authority responsible for the integrity of the monthly and annual close. The role does not supervise staff; instead, it partners with the Associate Director, AR Manager, and Senior Endowment & Fund Accountant - each of whom reviews transactional work within their own area - to ensure the close is accurate, timely, and well-controlled

Job Duties

• Own the month-end and year-end close: consolidate entries from all areas, record accruals/adjusting entries, and review journal entries for accuracy (preparer/reviewer).
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure GAAP (ASC 958) compliance across all fund types.
• Set technical accounting policy for contributions, pledges, investments and net assets; resolve complex or judgment-based accounting questions raised by the team.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties across the close cycle.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package (statements, budget‑to‑actual, variance, KPIs) for the AVP's review and Board distribution.
• Partner with the AVP on regulatory reporting and the external audit by supplying schedules, reconciliations, and technical support (the AVP holds primary ownership of both).

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: At least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience, including ownership of a full close cycle is also required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• CPA or in active progress.
• Eight plus years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit/fund accounting (ASC 958) and internal‑control design.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on technical accounting matters without supervisory authority over other staff.
• Strong written communication for board- and audit-facing reporting.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and endowment software (Fundriver, Adavico, or NPact FIT) preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: ST01645

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 10/30/2026

Application Review Date:

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter