Manager, Accounting & Compliance for Contribution and Investments, New York, New York

Manager, Accounting & Compliance for Contribution and Investments

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2024-13375
Type: Office of the SVP Finance and Budget/Chief Financial Officer (WS2704)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance/Real Estate/Procurement/Grant Management
New York University

Overview

The Accounting and Compliance Manager for Contribution and Investments (ACCI) manages the accounting and financial reporting for NYUs endowment, investments, gifts, deferred gifts, and other accounting functions and is part of NYUs Grants, Gifts and Investments Accounting & Compliance (GGIA&C) team. In this role, the Manager is responsible for: 1) accurate and timely gift, endowment, deferred gift (CGAs, CRTs, etc.), and investment accounting and reporting, 2) maintaining proper internal controls for related functions, 3) timely, reliable financial and management reporting, 4) compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, 5) dedicated supervision and training for ACCI staff and 6) serving as accounting subject matter expert for complex gifts. Act as the liaison between GGIA&C and NYUs Fiscal Officers and provide timely, professional accounting service and support to all NYU schools and administrative units.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field.

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Accounting, Business Administration, and/or CPA or progress towards CPA.

Required Experience:
5+ years of progressively responsible auditing and/or accounting experience, including investment and Higher Education or not-for-profit accounting, financial statement analysis and reporting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations with detailed analysis. Demonstrated experience with improving business processes and accounting policies.

Preferred Experience:
3+ years public accounting and/or advisory experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong detail-orientation, analytical, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to be flexible, manage changing priorities, perform multiple tasks, and be comfortable with working under deadlines. Strong customer service skills demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations. Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. - Thorough understanding of GAAP, FASB, investment, endowment, and gift accounting practices, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory considerations related to not-for-profits. - Ability to analyze, interpret, and document trends and variances timely. - Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast paced environment. - Demonstrated ability to develop solutions that meet the needs of customers with diverse skill sets in a decentralized environment. Process-oriented, strategic thinking. - Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills with hands on accounting software skills. - Demonstrated ability to communicate and excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work well in an academic customer service driven environment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with PeopleSoft financial software for Education and Government. Experience with investment reports and reconciliations. PeopleSoft, Advanced Microsoft Office skills, donor fundraising applications.


Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $115,000.00 to USD $135,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary: 115000.00

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