Director of Accounting (Baton Rouge)

THE BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION

Director of Accounting

About the Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Created in 1964, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation is among the largest community foundations in the country. We are working to build a thriving and resilient future for all in Baton Rouge and beyond. Our team delivers on this vision through the following key activities:

1. Catalyzing change and positive opportunity in our community
2. The Foundation leads civic projects with annual support from our members. This work seeks to address the most pressing barriers to opportunity and is guided by data and community need.

1. Fostering a strong philanthropic environment
2. We believe philanthropy is for everyone. The Foundation supports philanthropists at every stage of their journey of giving - providing education, counsel, and tools to help them support nonprofits and the community at large with their time, knowledge, and resources.

1. Empowering changemakers and nonprofits
2. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides strategic and technical support to nonprofit organizations. We build relationships with and between nonprofits in our area, connect organizations to funding opportunities, offer consulting services for fundraising and planning, and lead educational fellowships.

Job Description

The Director of Accounting reports to the Vice President of Finance of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and is responsible for overseeing accounts payable, grants administration support, and internal controls.

Core job responsibilities:

• Supervises and supports the Accountant, Gift Administrator, and Grant Administrator, providing direction, assigning tasks, and ensuring daily operations run efficiently

• Oversee the recording of accounts payable and preparation of checks for payment of invoices

• Assist in the posting of grants and preparation of checks

• Manage the electronic payment process for grants and accounts payable

• Oversee daily reconciliation of investment allocations to provide donors with near-time investment reporting

• Reconcile monthly investment statements and assist with other necessary monthly accounting adjustments

• Assume primary responsibility for the quarterly adjustments necessary to complete the allocation process, charge Foundation fees, and release Total Return spending amounts; prepare quarterly donor statements

• Assist in recording activity and preparation of financial statements for supporting organizations as needed

• Oversee internal control procedures in partnership with the VP of Finance; ensure controls remain strong as processes evolve

• Support the cleanup and preparation of iPhi for the conversion to a new accounting system.

• Work on special projects or tasks assigned by the Vice President of Finance

Required Competencies and Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A proficiency in nonprofit accounting;
• The skill to manage accounting and cash management functions;
• The ability to produce timely and accurate accounting reports;
• The capability to implement and document accounting procedures;
• The ability to preserve confidential information
• A command of organizational, communication, and analytical skills;
• The possession of a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and flexibility;

This is a hybrid position, in the office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays. The salary range is $90,000 to $100,000.