Foundation Financial Services Manager
About The Position
Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Foundation Financial Services Manager! The Manager of Foundation Financial Services supports the oversight and monitoring of donor-funded accounts, ensuring that funds are spent in alignment with donor intent. This role collaborates with Advancement Finance, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, and campus partners, including unit administrators and the Endowment Investment Office to help maximize fund use and maintain donor fund compliance and transparency. What You'll Do: Ensure Stewardship and Compliance: Monitors donor-funded accounts to confirm spending aligns with donor intent, university policy, and compliance standards, fostering transparency and accountability in fund management. Empower Collaboration: Partners with unit administrators, Advancement Finance, and campus leaders to review available funds, develop spending plans, and provide guidance that optimizes fund utilization while honoring donor intent. Advance Insight and Efficiency: Implements and enhances the expendable fund model through tracking, analysis, and automation to improve visibility, streamline processes, and strengthen financial oversight. Drive Strategic Improvement: Analyzes spending trends, identifies opportunities for greater impact, and contributes to process enhancements, special projects, and resource development that elevate Advancement Finance operations. Why You'll Love It Here: Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities. Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference. Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience. Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development. Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting services, and/or financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- The Manager of Foundation Financial Services ensures that donor funds are monitored, reviewed, and utilized in accordance with donor intent and university policy. This role upholds financial integrity by maintaining compliance standards, improving processes, and promoting transparency across all donor-funded accounts.
- Partners with Advancement Finance, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, and campus units to review accounts, develop spending plans, and support compliance. Serves as a trusted resource for administrators and staff, providing guidance on fund usage, reporting, and documentation.
- Implements and refines processes related to the expendable fund model, integrating technology and data analysis to enhance oversight. Develops resources and tools that simplify fund monitoring and strengthen understanding of donor-funded financial operations.
- Leads ongoing account reviews and financial analyses to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Tracks spending activity, identifies potential compliance risks, and communicates findings and recommendations to Advancement leadership. Supports audits, fund reviews, and strategic planning to ensure that donor generosity continues to make the greatest impact.
Benefits
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
