• Manager-Acntng Srvs-Foundation

    Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI)


    Manager-Acntng Srvs-Foundation

     

    Work type: Staff

     

    Categories: Administrative/Professional, Business/Accounting/Finance/Purchasing, Other

     

    Position Title:Manager-Acntng Srvs-Foundation

     

    Department: Controllers Office

     

    Term of Assignment: Continuing

    Term End Date, If Applicable:

    FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtime

     

    Work Schedule:Traditionally Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

     

    Salary:Targeted salary range: $67,760-$76,200

     

    Travel:Less than 10%

    Brief Statement of Duties

    Brief Statement of Duties: Manage financial functions involved in Foundation operations including accounting, budgeting, gift recording, and investment administration. Plan, develop and refine operating procedures and computerized systems for financial reporting. Monitor, review and document Foundation financial transactions for compliance with accounting principles, University or Foundation policies, federal circulars and Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations. Prepare the Foundation's financial statements, income tax return, revenue projections of Foundation endowments and expenditure projections for special projects.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Required Education:Bachelor's Degree

     

    Discipline/Degree Area: Accounting

    Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

    Required Minimum Work Experience: Five years' recent, progressive, relevant work experience in accounting, auditing or other fiscal management.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

    Demonstrated appropriate level of understanding of confidentiality and compliance with financial data across separate entities.

     

    Current knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

     

    Oral and written communication and comprehension skills.

     

    Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work.

     

    Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment.

     

    Computer and software application skills.

     

    Additional Desirable Qualifications

    Additional Desirable Qualifications:

    Master's Degree in Business and/or CPA certificate.

     

    Higher education fund accounting/nonprofit foundation experience.

     

    Current knowledge of tax regulations.

     

    Other

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references

     

    Contact Information: Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalist, 906-227-1087

     

    NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    Advertised: May 28 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

     

    Applications close: Jun 11 2025 Eastern Daylight Time