Director, Accounting & Budgets

Georgia Institute of Technology

$97K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Preferred: Certified Public Accountant
  • Preferred: Experience with Raisers Edge and Financial Edge
  • Preferred: Nonprofit and Fund Accounting experience
  • Preferred: Supervisory Experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve on the CFO's Leadership team and ensure audit and tax return compliance
  • Oversee investment and endowment activity reporting for the Foundations
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls
  • Collaborate with university finance on accounting matters and NCAA compliance
  • Manage E&G budget activities oversight for University Advancement
  • Serve as in-house expert on Blackbaud Financial Edge software
  • Supervise accounting staff handling accounts payable and reconciliations

Benefits

  • Engaging customer service environment
  • Collaboration with multiple university departments
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Exposure to audit compliance processes
  • Potential for a varied workload across financial initiatives
Full Job Description
Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Advancement Services

Job Summary

Oversee the University Philanthropic Foundation and Athletic Foundation general accounting and financial reporting to ensure that transaction accuracy, reporting accuracy and high-level customer service is delivered to our internal and external customers. Will oversee maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, budget management , report development, generation and analysis, budget to actual reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis, investment accounting, accounting research and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, assist CFO with cash management and other operational needs and projects related to the financial activities and initiatives of the organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve on Chief Financial Officer's Leadership team and assist CFO with audit and tax return (income and use tax) compliance, working closely with outside audit and tax advisors to ensure timely, clean, and accurate filing and
    compliance with FASB and IRS regulations.
  • Oversee, analyze, and record investment, endowment and administrative fee activity for the Foundations, including related reporting and compliance; complete annual endowment surveys and respond to related institutional and external data requests. Also oversee Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust Accounting for foundations
  • Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting and efficient foundation operations
  • Work closely with the university finance and business office on accounting matters related to charges and reimbursement between entities, occasional reporting support for NCAA compliance reports for the athletic foundation and various other miscellaneous needs
  • Manage and oversee staff responsible for management of E&G ("state") budget activities for University Advancement and External Relations ensuring appropriate monitoring, reporting and sharing of data with university finance are handled timely and accurately. Responsible for various approvals and routings required for purchasing, budget modification requests and other transactions typical of this role
  • Serve as "in-house" expert on Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting/Reporting module, and train other users as necessary to develop depth of understanding across our unit. Trains Foundation account users on financial reporting software and provides support for on-demand report users
  • Supervise Accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, budget reporting, general ledger support, ad hoc reporting, bank and other account reconciliations and other tasks typical of accounting staff. Assign and delegate responsibility for work deadlines as appropriate


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Required Experience
  • Four (4) or more years of experience in accounting


Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant

Preferred Experience
  • Raisers Edge and Financial Edge experience
  • Nonprofit and Fund Accounting experience
  • Supervisory Experience


Proposed Salary

$97,000 - $100,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Two (2) Professional References


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
  • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
  • Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
  • Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
  • Ability to confidently work independently as a proactive leader comfortable with a high degree of collaboration with multiple units, departments, and divisions
  • Ability to effectively create and deliver content through face-to-face, online, and hybrid training and workshops

KNOWLEDGE
  • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
  • Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
  • Effectiveness in working with faculty and professional staff on best practices in student academic support and success strategies


Apply Before Date

August 28, 2026

Application review may begin on August 21, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected] .

Other Information

  • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Work generally performed in an office environment
  • Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
  • Travel may be required


Background Check

  • Position of Trust + Education & Credit

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