Northern Michigan University Careers

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.