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 in Baltimore, MD seeks a Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting to serve as the Foundation’s controller, ensuring integrity of monthly and annual closes and GAAP compliance. The role collaborates with the Associate Director, AR Manager, and Senior Endowment & Foundation Accountant to maintain accurate, timely reporting.

The position does not supervise staff but partners across divisions to strengthen internal controls and provide expert technical accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• At least seven years of nonprofit/fund accounting experience with ownership of a full close cycle.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and year-end close: consolidate entries from all areas, record accruals/adjusting entries, and review journal entries for accuracy.
• 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 accounting questions.
• 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 external audit by providing schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge (nonprofit/fund)

Independent judgment

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Fundriver

Adavico

NPact FIT

Job description

Morgan State University is a public research university and historically black college (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Morgan is Maryland's designated public urban university and the largest HBCU in Maryland.

Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting

Posting Summary

Job Title

Job Title Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting

Division

Division Division of Institutional Advancement

Department

Department Fiscal Operations Office

Work Status

Work Status Full Time

Position Category

Position Category Staff

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range Exempt

Salary Range

Salary Range 130,000

Fund Source

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 Number

Posting Number ST01645

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

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• * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
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• * What is the highest level of education attained?
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  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
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• * Do you have at least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience, including ownership of a full close cycle?
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• * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.

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