Strategic Finance Director - Nonprofit & Endowment

U.S. Naval Academy Foundation; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹

Job summary

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation is seeking a Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership in financial analysis, investment reporting, audit and tax support, and enterprise-wide finance initiatives.

This exempt position offers a competitive salary, eligibility for an annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires nonprofit and fund accounting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline required.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or progress toward one of these credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, variance analyses, dashboards, schedules, and presentation materials for leadership, board committees, and internal stakeholders.
• Support budget development, forecasting, financial modeling, and other analysis that informs organizational planning and decision-making.
• Oversee investment and endowment accounting analysis, including reconciliations, investment activity, gains and losses, income, fees, and related financial statement impacts.
• Coordinate with custodians, investment advisors, auditors, consultants, and service providers to resolve reporting, reconciliation, and documentation matters.
• Lead or support strategic finance initiatives, special projects, system improvements, and process changes from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, workflows, internal controls, documentation, automation, and overall department efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CFA/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation is seeking a Director of Accounting to provide strategic leadership in financial analysis, investment reporting, audit and tax support, and enterprise-wide finance initiatives.

This exempt position offers a competitive salary, eligibility for an annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires nonprofit and fund accounting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex financial data into