UOAA Accounting Manager

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

20d•$75,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The UOAA Accounting Manager is a senior role responsible for the fiscal integrity of the University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA). The position owns and manages day-to-day accounting operations and serves as the principal technical accounting and financial advisor to UOAA leadership. Reporting to the Director, Compliance and UOAA Business Management, the manager uses UOAA financial systems to oversee membership dues, donations, event revenues, and related expenditures. This includes separating blended revenue streams into contribution and reciprocal exchange-benefit portions and advising staff about gift revenue restrictions, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) triggers, and scholarship tax compliance. The manager consolidates financial information from multiple sources, reconciles transactions with bank records, oversees financial audits, evaluates system outputs for compliance with GAAP and fund accounting standards, and monitors budgets for external alumni programs. The position analyzes financial data, forecasts trends, and implements corrective actions in response to audit findings while maintaining effective financial systems and processes. The manager prepares and maintains detailed financial records, reconciles accounts, and produces comprehensive financial reports for the Director, Compliance and UOAA Business Management; the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate VP, Alumni Relations; and the UOAA Board of Directors. CUBM, where this position is based, provides centralized business management, governance, and compliance support to the independent UOAA and its interconnected organizations and chapter and network groups.

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.
Experience advising on or navigating UBIT triggers, scholarship tax compliance rules, and IRS Form 990 preparation.
Hands-on experience with integrations between a general ledger and external databases, such as alumni management systems or CRMs, including troubleshooting and reconciliation.
Advanced application of FASB/GAAP nonprofit standards and knowledge of fund accounting, including net assets with and without donor restrictions and releases from restrictions.
Ability to distinguish exchange transactions from conditional and unconditional contributions and to separate blended revenue streams into contribution and reciprocal exchange-benefit values.
Ability to participate in budgeting, design complex financial models, create variance analyses, and develop cash flow forecasts.
Advanced proficiency with nonprofit ERP or accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks Nonprofit, or Blackbaud, and advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data modeling.
Exceptional customer service and professional representation of UOAA and the university.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex rules and regulations effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in a compliant manner.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential materials.
Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to interact and work effectively with individuals 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 experience managing accounting for membership organizations, including bifurcating membership dues.
Full-cycle accounting experience.
QuickBooks experience.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the UOAA's day-to-day accounting operations and serve as its principal technical accounting and financial advisor.
Manage and monitor membership dues, donations, event revenues, and related expenditures.
Classify revenue, including separating blended 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, prepare external audit schedules, and evaluate financial system outputs for GAAP and fund accounting compliance.
Monitor budgets for external alumni programs and participate in annual budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
Analyze financial data, forecast trends, and implement corrective actions to address audit findings.
Maintain effective financial systems and processes, including troubleshooting and reconciling integrations between the alumni management system and general ledger.
Prepare and maintain detailed financial records, reconcile accounts, and generate financial reports for UOAA leadership and the Board of Directors.
Prepare or review IRS Form 990 and support year-end audits.
Provide advisory and lead support within a small cross-functional team and develop junior or transactional staff without direct supervisory authority.