Director of Accounting
Director of Accounting
The Montana State University Alumni Foundation is seeking to hire a Director of Accounting! Join our vibrant, growing nonprofit to help advance Montana State University. The MSUAF Director of Accounting (“Director”) plays a critical role in the eight-person Finance & Accounting Team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and Accounting, the Director is responsible for external financial reporting for six entities and compliance with federal/state financial requirements and regulations. The Director establishes policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure efficiency, GAAP compliant accounting, and protection of the Alumni Foundation’s assets. This is a full time (1.0 FTE) exempt position, that includes a combination of in-office (Bozeman, MT) and remote work. This is a great opportunity to gain non-profit and endowment accounting experience while helping MSUAF achieve its mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · External financial reporting. · Federal and state compliance. · Manage accounting and tax compliance for complex and planned gifts. · Establish and adhere to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure efficiency, proper accounting, and protection of Alumni Foundation assets. · Effectively manage and develop one accounting staff position. · Other responsibilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree · Certified Public Accountant · Professional experience in GAAP financial statement preparation and facilitation of audits. · In-depth knowledge and experience applying GAAP and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), preference for non-profit specific experience. · Experience querying accounting software and financial databases to generate reports and analyses. · Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. · Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey accounting information in a clear and concise manner that can be understood by non-accountants. · Effective interpersonal skills including ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a positive team atmosphere and to establish and maintain working relationships.
Please contact Valerie Hubers, Director of HR, with any questions at Valerie.hubers@msuaf.org.