Job Description

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now hiring an experienced Director of Accounting Shared Services to provide accounting and financial reporting support to the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and gift administrators. This position uses knowledge of relational database concepts, CRM system requirements, and referential integrity to ensure that gift information is accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities include the following:

·       Accurately determines donor intent and gift purposes in recording various gift activity by reviewing relevant documentation and CRM data.

·       Process gifts, pledges, matching gifts and deferred gifts in accordance with University policies, IRS regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) guidelines.

·       Process matching gift entries and other multi-step transactions across all systems.

·       Ensure gifts are recorded to the general ledger in a timely manner including monitoring and troubleshooting daily reconciliation of Salesforce Ascend to the University’s general ledger (Workday Financial Management).

·       Maintain the Workday gifts and endowment module including creating new gifts, maintaining all gifts and gift hierarchies, defining gift roles for approvals and reporting, and investment line types for endowment and charitable gift annuity investments.

·       Reconcile and update endowment gifts monthly for contributions and payout activity.

·       Record monthly endowment pool valuation and endowment ROI allocation to endowed gift funds.

·       Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including ad hoc analyses based on giving or constituent information.

·       Prepare pledge accounting, including present value calculations.

·       In collaboration with Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, analyze pledge receivables for write-off and/or collections.

·       Prepare and analyze the endowment due to/due from investment portfolio.

·       Analyze investment earnings distributed and net assets released for accuracy on the University’s statement of activities.

·       Lead initiatives to resolve complex accounting issues, improve methods and procedures, and provide timely and helpful information to users of financial information related to gifts and endowments.

·       Work with other departments and colleagues to research and resolve internal and external inquiries and recommend and implement improvements to enhance the donor experience and operational efficiency.

·       Complete various other special projects and assignments as requested.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free undergraduate tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Qualifications

Education

·       B.S Accounting or related field

·       MBA or CPA certification preferred

Experience (5-10 years) 

·       Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Demonstrated ability to manage accounting functions and processes with a hands-on approach

·       Full understanding of accounting processes from cash receipt to financial statement preparation, including the preparation of financial statement disclosure

·       Knowledge and experience working with internal and external auditors

·       Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

·       Must have background using an ERP system, knowledge of Workday Financials and Salesforce Ascend preferred

·       CASE and experience in development and fundraising accounting for nonprofits, specifically higher education

Skills and Competencies

·       Excellent teamwork and customer service skills; dedicated to providing excellent customer service to constituents both internal and external to the University

·       Acceptance of a culture of high-performance expectations and accountability

·       Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to produce accurate results

·       Effective time-management and organizational skills while handling multiple tasks

·       Ability to operate independently, and exercise substantial latitude for independent judgment, action and discretion in accomplishing goals and objectives

·       Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills

·       Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and understanding of correct usage of business English grammar

·       Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment

·       Demonstrated ability to assess and resolve issues quickly and resolutely