Manager Accounting

University of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Richmond is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Office and to maintain responsibility for endowment and investment accounting, tax filings, and support for the annual audit of the university's financial statements. The role emphasizes process improvement and collaboration with campus partners, with a full-time schedule in Richmond, VA.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, 5–7 years in higher education

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP with focus on investments and not-for-profit accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel; proficiency with Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounting Analyst(s) and manage day-to-day Accounting Office activities.
• Prepare and review endowment and investment accounting, including reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with annual financial statements and audits.
• Lead 990/990T/4720 tax filings with external tax accountants.
• Mentor campus staff on accounting policies and process improvements.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Banner ERP

Workday ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of theAccounting office and maintains direct oversight and responsibility for the University's investment andendowment accounting. Additionally, this position is a resource to the campus community regardingaccounting matters, performs and manages the process to prepare and complete the 990/990T/4720tax preparations, and supports the annual audit of the University's consolidated financial statements.This position will also assist with the design and implementation of continued process modernizationand improvements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Management/Leadership Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Accounting Analyst(s).
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Accounting Office.
• Mentor and develop accounting office staff.
• Assume responsibility for the Accounting Office in the absence of the Director.

General and Endowment Accounting Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting for the University's charitable gift annuities, outside trusts, operating investments, and other investments.
• Perform endowment accounting at the University including determining endowment market value, understanding donor restrictions, and completing various monthly/quarterly/yearly reports or surveys.
• Review accounting entries and reconciliations prepared by other team members of the Accounting office.
• Perform complex monthly reconciliations involving multiple systems and deep understanding of underlying accounting entries and campus processes.
• Ensure reconciliation of all general ledger activity on a monthly or quarterly basis, as appropriate.
• Prepare schedules and disclosures needed for the University's quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidance, including Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.
• Coordinate with Spider Management Company (SMC) on new investments.

Analysis and Reporting

• Create, with the Director, the quarterly and annual financial statements and other external reports.
• Lead preparation of the University's annual 990 and related tax filings, working with external tax accountants to ensure correct and timely reporting.
• Perform/resolve all state tax correspondence/inquiries in cooperation with the director and SVP/Controller of the University.
• Analyze finances for Board reporting, senior leadership reporting, and departmental reporting.
• Assist the Director in the coordination and preparation of annual external financial statement audits.

System Administration, Education, Training and Compliance

• Mentor and assists campus on endowment and general accounting policies.
• Evaluate and assess current practices and procedures, make recommendations for improvement
• Assist with special projects as necessary.
• Assist University departments in various accounting/finance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, providing input in performance reviews, promotions, or terminations.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Successfully works in an open, collaborative office environment
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to walk to points on campus within a one-mile radius
• Ability to lift - up to 10 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, skills & ability:
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP, specifically FASB based accounting, including extensive knowledge of accounting guidance related to investments and not-for-profit accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of organization including external contacts
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques
• Advanced Microsoft Excel with proficiency in other Microsoft products, specifically Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Preferred experience with common higher education ERPs (Banner, Workday, Oracle, etc.).
• Ability to create queries and reports from databases

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5-7 year's experience in higher education, public accounting, or not-for-profit accounting
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred

WORK HOURS

Full Time, Exempt Monday - Friday 7.75 hours/daily, 38.75 hours/weekly

SALARY STRUCTURE

Pay Grade 8 (Hiring Range $68,474.00 to $101,858.00 annually)