Senior Philanthropy Accountant

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, US
Base: $70,086 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
Hybrid
Fund accounting and reconciliation expertise
Benefactor intent compliance management
Financial reporting and statement preparation
The Senior Philanthropy Accountant is responsible for managing the financial reporting of philanthropic funds while ensuring strict compliance with benefactor intent

Job Summary

  • The Senior Philanthropy Accountant is responsible for managing the financial reporting of philanthropic funds while ensuring strict compliance with benefactor intent.
  • This role serves as a strategic partner to departmental, finance, and development leaders in the annual budgeting process to safeguard precise fulfillment of benefactor intent.
  • The position requires maintaining audit-ready documentation, leading regulatory engagements, and strengthening data governance for restricted funds across the organization.

Matching Summary

The Senior Philanthropy Accountant is responsible for managing the financial reporting of philanthropic funds while ensuring strict compliance with benefactor intent.

Salary

Base: $70,086+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fund accounting and reconciliation expertise
  • Benefactor intent compliance management
  • Financial reporting and statement preparation
  • Audit readiness and regulatory compliance
  • Workday and general ledger system usage

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partnership with development leaders
  • Data governance and dashboard creation
  • Predictive analytics for exception monitoring
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Process improvement and cycle time reduction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or operations
  • Experience with Tableau, SQL, ERP systems, and financial modeling
  • Familiarity with sponsored projects and philanthropic gifts
  • CPA, CMA, or PMP certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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