Director of Accounting, University Foundation

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

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About The Position

The Director of Accounting will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the Foundation and its subsidiaries while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting. This position will manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and gift accounting, while maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard assets and uphold donor intent. The growth in contributions, endowment management, and diversified revenue streams has increased transaction volume and complexity, requiring dedicated leadership in accounting. This position is essential to maintaining the Foundation’s high standards of financial stewardship, accountability, and mission support for Louisiana Tech University.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountant or candidate preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in accounting, or related business experience with preference in higher education and/or not-for-profit.
• Demonstrate leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills to relate to a diverse university and business community.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, system controls, and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting preferred.
• General knowledge of computers, with good computer skills required.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexible work schedule allowing for after-hours and weekend time as required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the financial status of the non-for-profit organizations: Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc. (LTUF); Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Inc. (LTUAA); Louisiana Tech Research Corporation (LTRC). Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Work with CFO and investment managers to develop effective and efficient processes for maintaining professorship and chair accounts and for completing all reporting as required by the Board of Regents.
• Authorize payments for internal operating costs and restricted education expenditures. Prepare IRS 941 and L-1.
• Provide support to the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship, Director of Gift Processing, and the Director of Estate Planning and Donor Relations to monitor scholarships and endowment agreements.
• At the direction of the CFO, arrange and coordinate annual audits and reports for the Foundation, Association, and Professorships and Chairs.
• At the direction of the CFO, coordinate annual preparation of informational returns Form 990 for LTUF, LTUAA, and LTRC.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports in conjunction with the University for national and state organizations and publications.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees