Accounting Manager

About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Summary Manages daily accounting and reporting activities, in assigned areas, for FIU Foundation. Assists the Controller and Assistant Controller with developing and implementing accounting procedures to improve compliance with institutional and Federal/State regulations. Establishes, interprets, and analyzes complex accounting functions. Analyzes, balances and researches financial data discrepancies. Manages and coordinates daily accounting functions of the FIU Foundation, Inc. of Florida International University by creating detailed schedules, financial analysis of accounts and transactions. Creates required notes disclosures to the Audited Financial Statements. Reviews accounting and reporting environment to look for opportunities to create and/or enhance efficiencies in reporting and the reporting process. Researches new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability to the Foundation. Assists the Controller in interpreting and implementing new accounting pronouncements which may include developing new reports and/or schedules. Assists the Controller with special projects. Prepares and reviews reconciliations of accounts and subledgers, journal entries, supporting schedules and other work papers, as well as analyzes balances and researches discrepancies in financial data as they related to the assigned areas of responsibility. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing the pledge receivables for Foundation, including but not limited to write offs, adjustments, and past due pledges to create accounting entries, adjustments, and supporting audit schedules and summaries The analysis serves to assist management in reviewing key metrics, trends and to inform decision making. Coordinates with various departments to review and establish new Foundation projects. Creates letter of agreements with the Office of Research and Economic Development for projects which involve research. Serves as primary liaison between the Foundation and Office of Research and Economic Development for related compliance matters, no cost and cost extensions on projects, application and development of policies and procedures, etc. Works with the University community and outside constituents to develop and implement strategies, procedures and processes based on best practices to improve customer service standards. Responds to and resolves issues efficiently and effectively. Provides leadership for customer service delivery consistent with the goals and objectives of the University, including, training on the creation of new projects, including research projects, for the University community . May assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial reports, summaries and analysis for tracking metrics, trends and providing ad hoc information to management.. Responsible for overseeing the reconciliation of Revenue Suspense on a monthly basis. Responsible for reviewing and posting any journal entries to reclass donations from revenue suspense to newly established project in accordance with donor intent once proper documentation is received. Oversees and directs the maintainances and updating of the summary of project descriptions and project support as needed, due to new projects setup, amendments to gift agreements, ORED letter of agreements and budget modifications, completed reports, or other documentation. Oversees the process for documenting any life insurance policies in which Foundation is owner and beneficiary. Update any documentation and issue premium payment(s) to life insurance company, as needed. Communicate with development team any past due/unpaid pledge installments for follow up with donor(s). Works with various University departments/units and Foundation team to review the required in-take forms when event proceeds will be received by the Foundation. Works with Gift Compliance & Administration department to review any gift agreements which have various financial calculations, such as gift fee, budgets, etc. Performs related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field, to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting, and six (6) years of directly-related experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field, or an MBA and four (4) years of directly-related experience. Desired Qualifications Non-profit and GASB Accounting experience. Experience with financial statement preparation. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $73,000 - $75,000 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Pre-Employment Requirements Criminal Background Check Other Information Ability to work flexible hours as needed. 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