Foundations Assistant Controller & Finance Lead

VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VP University Advancement is seeking an Assistant Controller - Foundations to supervise day-to-day financial operations for multiple nonprofit foundations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role oversees the general ledger, reconciliations, audits, budgets, and financial analysis, partners with external auditors, and acts as back-up to the CFO - Foundations. A strong background in not-for-profit accounting and CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field required or substituted by equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and fund accounting software preferred.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to analyze complex financial data.
• Proven supervisory experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day financial operations of multiple nonprofit foundations.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of internal and audited financial statements and reports.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and budget process.
• Provide financial analysis, variance reviews, and mortgageing of AP and other tasks.
• Coordinate audits and serve as liaison with external auditors; back-up CFO - Foundations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Leadership / Supervisory skills

Education

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree with substitution

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting

Fund accounting software

Excel

Job description

VP University Advancement is seeking an Assistant Controller - Foundations to supervise day-to-day financial operations for multiple nonprofit foundations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role oversees the general ledger, reconciliations, audits, budgets, and financial analysis, partners with external auditors, and acts as back-up to the CFO - Foundations. A strong background in not-for-profit accounting and CPA is preferred.