Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Director of Fiscal Operations & Foundation Accounting
Division Division of Institutional Advancement
Department Fiscal Operations Office
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range 130,000
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
This position serves as the Foundation's controller - the technical accounting authority responsible for the integrity of the monthly and annual close. The role does not supervise staff; instead, it partners with the Associate Director, AR Manager, and Senior Endowment & Fund Accountant - each of whom reviews transactional work within their own area - to ensure the close is accurate, timely, and well-controlled

Job Duties
• Own the month-end and year-end close: consolidate entries from all areas, record accruals/adjusting entries, and review journal entries for accuracy (preparer/reviewer).
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; ensure GAAP (ASC 958) compliance across all fund types.
• Set technical accounting policy for contributions, pledges, investments, and net assets; resolve complex or judgment-based accounting questions raised by the team.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and segregation of duties across the close cycle.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package (statements, budget-to-actual, variance, KPIs) for the AVP's review and Board distribution.
• Partner with the AVP on regulatory reporting and the external audit by supplying schedules, reconciliations, and technical support (the AVP holds primary ownership of both).

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience:
At least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience, including ownership of a full close cycle is also required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• CPA or in active progress.
• Eight plus years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Expert knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit/fund accounting (ASC 958) and internal-control design.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on technical accounting matters without supervisory authority over other staff.
• Strong written communication for board- and audit-facing reporting.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and endowment software (Fundriver, Adavico, or NPact FIT) preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01645
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 10/30/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 11/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional and one personal reference in the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
4. * Do you have at least seven years of progressive nonprofit or fund accounting experience, including ownership of a full close cycle?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee?Are you a current, past, or retired State employee?If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts (unofficial )

Optional Documents

1. Supporting Document