UOAA Accounting Manager

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

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About The Position

The UOAA Accounting Manager owns and manages the day-to-day accounting operations of the University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) and serves as a principal technical accounting and financial advisor to UOAA leadership. The role uses the UOAA’s financial systems to manage and monitor membership dues, donations, event revenues, and related expenditures, including separating blended revenue streams into contribution and reciprocal exchange-benefit portions. It advises staff on gift revenue restrictions, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) triggers, and scholarship tax compliance. The Accounting Manager consolidates financial information from multiple sources and reconciles transactions to bank records. The position oversees financial audits, evaluates system outputs for compliance with GAAP and fund accounting standards, and monitors budgets for external alumni programs. It analyzes financial data, forecasts trends, implements corrective actions for audit findings, and maintains strong financial systems and processes. The role prepares and maintains detailed financial records, reconciles accounts, and produces comprehensive financial reports for the Director, the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate VP, Alumni Relations, and the UOAA Board of Directors. The position is part of Compliance and University Association Business Management (CUBM), which provides centralized business management, governance, and compliance support to the independent UOAA. CUBM oversees business operations, technology, financial administration, governance, compliance, and risk management, and supports the UOAA Board and a national and international network of chapters and groups. The Accounting Manager reports to the Director, Compliance and UOAA Business Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Five or more years of progressive professional accounting experience, including at least two years in a senior, lead, or supervisory accounting role within a nonprofit organization.
Proven nonprofit fund accounting experience, including tracking donor-restricted funds and managing multiple revenue types, including grants.
Proven experience advising on or navigating UBIT triggers, scholarship tax compliance rules, and IRS Form 990 preparation.
Hands-on experience with general-ledger integrations with external databases, such as alumni management systems or CRMs, including troubleshooting and reconciliation.
Expertise distinguishing exchange transactions from conditional and unconditional contributions and separating blended revenue streams into contribution and reciprocal exchange-benefit values.
Deep knowledge of managing net assets with and without donor restrictions, including tracking and executing releases from restrictions.
Advanced application of FASB/GAAP nonprofit standards, direct preparation or review of IRS Form 990, and ability to lead year-end audits and prepare external audit schedules.
Ability to participate in annual budgeting, design complex financial models, create variance analyses, and develop dynamic cash-flow forecasting models.
Advanced proficiency with nonprofit ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data modeling.
Exceptional customer service and ability to represent UOAA and the university in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex rules and regulations effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations compliantly.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential materials.
Proficiency with computer software technology, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with people while recognizing and respecting varied identities.
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit accounting experience.
Active CPA license or CNAP (Certified Non-Profit Accounting Professional) designation.
Direct accounting experience with membership organizations, including bifurcating membership dues.
Full-cycle accounting experience.
QuickBooks experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the UOAA’s day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a technical accounting and financial advisor to UOAA leadership.
Manage and monitor membership dues, donations, event revenues, and related expenditures.
Classify and separate blended revenue streams into contribution and reciprocal exchange-benefit portions.
Advise staff on gift revenue restrictions, UBIT triggers, and scholarship tax compliance.
Consolidate financial information from multiple sources and accurately reconcile transactions with bank records.
Oversee financial audits, evaluate system outputs for compliance with GAAP and fund accounting standards, and address audit findings with corrective actions.
Monitor budgets for external alumni programs.
Analyze financial data and forecast trends.
Maintain financial systems and processes, detailed financial records, and reconciled accounts.
Prepare comprehensive financial reports for the Director, the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate VP, Alumni Relations, and the UOAA Board of Directors.
Participate in annual budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasting.
Manage and troubleshoot integrations between the alumni management system and the general ledger, maintaining accurate reconciliation trails.
Develop junior or transactional staff in a lead and advisory capacity, without direct supervisory authority.