Foundations Accountant

Located in North Carolina's third-largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked the No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Controller's Office, part of the Division of Finance and Administration, is responsible for processing all University disbursements, general ledger accounting, construction accounting, cash management, and fixed assets. The unit is responsible for the disbursement of all University funds (payroll and accounts payable) in accordance with University and state policies and procedures. This unit is also responsible for a myriad of financial reporting to federal and state agencies, including W-2 information, 941 information, and 1099 information. This unit is actively involved in the implementation of new administrative systems, including problem resolution, training, report writing, and data conversion. The areas within this unit are: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Foundation Finance, Cashiers and Student Accounts, and Financial Accounting.

The primary purpose of Foundation Finance is to provide a full range of accounting and financial reporting services for the affiliated organizations that support the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This is critical to UNCG as well as the five affiliated organizations. Accurate financial reporting is required by management to make financial decisions within the organization and the University. Accuracy is also essential for maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws, board decisions, and donor-imposed restrictions.

The Foundation Finance Accountant is responsible for providing accounting, endowment administration, and investment reporting support for the affiliated organizations of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The affiliated organizations are The UNCG Excellence Foundation, The Weatherspoon Art Museum Council, The Endowment Fund of UNCG, The UNCG Investment Fund, and The Capital Facilities Foundation.

The Foundations Accountant provides specialized reporting for foundation and investment activity, including unitized market value ledgers, capital calls, distributions, spending calculations, and related reconciliations. This includes reviewing custodian and investment manager reporting, preparing internal management schedules, and supporting monthly and year-end financial reporting.

The position also assists with the annual audit by preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors, and supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Fundriver, the University's unitized endowment accounting platform.

Key Responsibilities:

15% - Lead the Office of Foundation Finance team 15% - Specialized Reporting

40% - Complete Market Ledgers

20% - Prepare audit schedules and financial statements 5% - Serve as Financial Liaison

5% - Review Art Inventory System