Associate Director/Director of Accounting

Associate Director/Director of Accounting The Associate Director/Director of Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University’s investment accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, donor requirements, and higher education regulations. This role manages the accounting, valuation, and reporting of complex investment portfolios, including endowments and split‑interest agreements. Responsibilities Prepare and/or coordinate, review and approve monthly market value adjustments to sub‑fund reports, investment manager reports, bank trust statements, stock, bond, and real estate holdings. Lead the University’s investment accounting and reporting functions, collaborating with the Investment Office, overseeing investment journal entries, receipts, and allocation reports. Account for the University’s non‑operating funds, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and overseeing investment reporting (monthly endowment balances, analyses, annuity trial balances). Oversee calculation and recording of endowment and investment earnings for budgeting and planning, maintaining the endowment model and dividend calculations, projecting distributions, and coordinating account listings. Conduct review, analysis, reconciliation, and correction of transactions and balances in the non‑operating accounts. Oversee and/or prepare audit workpapers and financial statement footnotes for endowment and investments, coordinating with external auditors. Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission. Ensure compliance with University policies and maintain regular and punctual attendance. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree and a CPA license; at least three years of experience in accounting, preferably in investment or endowment accounting. Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience preferred. Strong technical accounting expertise with experience in complex accounting transactions. Exceptional analytical ability and high accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively. Capacity to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization. Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in complex or sensitive situations. Prior experience in public accounting, nonprofit, college, or university environments preferred. Ability to critically evaluate existing processes and identify improvement opportunities. Benefits Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and automatic retirement contributions. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Baylor University is committed to compliance with all anti‑discrimination laws and Afffirmative Action requirements. Baylor’s full official Notice of Non‑Discrimination can be read online. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tx Society Of Cpas