Manager, Technical Accounting - Austin,TX

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Manager, Technical Accounting to serve as a senior technical accounting partner to the Head of Accounting. The role has primary ownership of accounting, controls, and disclosures for the Foundation’s endowment and program-related investment (PRI) portfolio, and helps scale accounting and reporting across its global offices. It works closely with regional finance teams, program teams, and external partners, including the investment management firm, tax advisors, and auditors. The position balances compliance rigor with business insight and operational efficiency. The manager oversees endowment and PRI accounting, intercompany accounting, the monthly general ledger close, financial reporting, policies, internal controls, and risk management. The role also supports foreign currency translation and consolidation across international subsidiaries and offices, coordinates audits and tax filings, and leads process improvements and special projects. The position reports to the Head of Accounting and is based on-site in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
6–8 years of progressive experience in public accounting (audit or tax), along with fund accounting experience.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including FASB ASC 958 (not-for-profit), ASC 820 (fair value), and ASC 830 (foreign currency).
Working knowledge of private foundation tax rules and IRS Form 990-PF requirements.
Strong investment accounting background, including alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds; fair value and NAV measurement; capital account roll-forwards; and K-1 reconciliation.
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation and international subsidiaries.
Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools, including Excel and Power BI.
Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit or private foundation accounting experience is preferable.
Experience accounting for program-related or impact investments, including loans, guarantees, and equity, is highly desirable.
Experience with NetSuite, including multi-subsidiary and multi-currency consolidation, or comparable systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Responsibilities

Own accounting, controls, and disclosures for the Foundation’s endowment, including oversight of the investment management firm relationship and support for tax documentation.
Own accounting for program-related investments, including support for tax documentation.
Oversee intercompany accounting and assist the Head of Accounting with foreign currency translation and consolidation across international subsidiaries and offices.
Partner with regional finance teams on local statutory and audit requirements.
Prepare and execute the monthly general ledger close, including key journal entries and reconciliations.
Drive automation and process improvements in NetSuite and other financial applications, including multi-subsidiary and multi-currency consolidation and reporting.
Prepare for and participate in periodic detailed balance-sheet reviews, and drive resolution of open items.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including FASB ASC 958.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and global accounting teams, including audit preparation and support for Form 990-PF and other tax and regulatory filings.
Maintain and update accounting policies, including those covering investment valuation, PRI impairment, and foreign currency.
Prepare technical accounting memoranda and advise leadership on complex accounting and related private foundation tax matters.
Design, document, and test key controls over investment, PRI, intercompany, and financial close processes, and ensure adherence to internal policies and delegations of authority.
Identify, escalate, and mitigate financial reporting and compliance risks, and track remediation through completion.
Identify and lead projects that improve program and accounting process efficiency, data integrity, and the Foundation’s overall effectiveness.
Build relationships with internal partners across program, investment, technology, and operations teams.
Cultivate relationships with external partners, including the investment management firm, tax advisors, and audit firm.