Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration

Colorado College; Colorado; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

403(b) retirement plans

Job summary

Colorado College is seeking a Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration to advance the college’s investment portfolio and endowment accounting. You will perform accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for investments, endowments, trusts, and related activities, with a focus on accuracy and internal controls.

The role supports donor-restricted funds and works with Advancement, Finance leadership, auditors, and stakeholders to ensure compliant financial reporting and audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5 years of experience in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and account for the College's investment portfolio, endowment funds, trusts, life income funds, and related investment activities.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, spending distributions, investment reporting, and analyses.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for donor-restricted funds and provide financial information to Advancement, Finance leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reconciliations, roll forwards, workpapers, and supporting schedules for audits, tax reporting, debt compliance, regulatory filings, and financial statements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration

Department: Controller's Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,100 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration supports the College's financial stewardship through accurate accounting, administration, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of investments, endowments, trusts, debt, and related financial activities. This role serves as a key resource for the administration and accounting of the College’s investment portfolio and endowment assets in excess of $1 billion, including approximately 900 donor restricted and endowed funds, trust and gift accounting, debt compliance, audit support, and financial reporting while supporting strong internal controls and effective financial stewardship. Responsibilities within these functional areas may be assigned, redistributed, or shared among team members based on business needs, workload, staffing levels, institutional priorities, and individual expertise.

Responsibilities

• Investment & Endowment Administration
  • Administer and account for the College's investment portfolio, endowment funds, trusts, life income funds, and related investment activities.
  • Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, spending distributions, investment reporting, and analyses.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records for donor-restricted funds and provide financial information to Advancement, Finance leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance
  • Prepare reconciliations, roll forwards, workpapers, and supporting schedules for annual audits, tax reporting, debt compliance, regulatory filings, and financial statements.
  • Ensure transactions and reporting comply with accounting standards, donor restrictions, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Debt, Trust & Specialized Fund Administration
  • Support accounting and administration of the College's debt portfolio, charitable trusts, life income funds, annuities, and other specialized funds.
  • Process related transactions, distributions, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Strategic Projects, Process Improvement & Financial Analysis
  • Lead and participate in special projects, process improvements, financial analyses, system enhancements, and policy development initiatives that support Finance Department priorities.
  • Develop reporting tools, evaluate and improve business processes, strengthen internal controls, support technology initiatives, and provide analytical support for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Customer Service & Financial Operations
  • Serve as a resource for campus departments, Advancement, investment advisors, auditors, donors, trustees, and other stakeholders regarding investment, endowment, trust, and related financial matters.
  • Provide guidance, resolve issues, support financial operations, and maintain effective working relationships.

Collaboration Skills

Communications regarding interpretation of policies may be made after discussion of different points of view. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.

Technical Knowledge

Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5 years of experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants are welcome to apply even ifyoudo not meet the preferred qualifications.We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role tosubmittheir applications.

Other Position Details

• Does not supervise others
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Visa Eligibility

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range

• $68,862 to $84,356 per year

What We Offer

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department

The Finance and Administration division provides the highest level of service to students, faculty, staff and its community partners by anticipating and sustaining foundational, operational and financial resources. Through ethical and strategic principles, we uphold the mission and priorities of Colorado College. Learn more about the department here: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/finance/

Accommodation Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information

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Leave Information

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html