Accounting Director jobs in Binghamton, NY

Director of Accounting Services - Binghamton University Foundation (BUF)

About The Research Foundation for SUNY at Binghamton:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Embedded within the University, The Research Foundation (RF) exists to serve SUNY and to capitalize on the scope, scale and diversity of SUNY as an engine of New York State's innovation economy. We are the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. The RF is mission focused and serves Binghamton University by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on the education of students and the performance of life-changing research. As a private not-for-profit corporation, we support nearly $1 billion in SUNY research activity annually, providing sponsored programs administration and commercialization support services to SUNY faculty performing research in numerous disciplines.

The RF offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of our total compensation. Included in the benefits package are comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, dependent care and healthcare spending accounts, employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings, retiree health benefits and more! The RF promotes employee work/life balance through generous paid leave offerings and wellness resources for employees and their families. Employees receive support throughout their career with access to professional development opportunities across campus, college savings plans, access to public student loan forgiveness programs, a tuition waiver program, and much more!

Job Description:

The Director of Accounting Services is a management position within the Binghamton University Foundation providing leadership and coordination of the accounting and budgeting efforts of the Foundation and the Division of Advancement. The position also oversees all financial and reporting systems, ensures compliance along with coordinating all audit activities and monitoring the investment portfolio spending plan. This position reports to the Sr. Associate Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision and Management

• Manages the daily operations of the Accounting Services Office of the Binghamton University Foundation.
• Supervises a team of three (3) regular employees consisting of an Associate Director, an Accounting Services Assistant, and an Accounting Services Associate.

Finance and Management

• In conjunction with the CFO and the Binghamton University Foundation Board Finance Committee, develop, prepare and monitor the annual operating budget.
• Provide endowment management and oversight, including the annual spending plan and donor reporting. Submit annual reporting to NACUBO.
• Provide administration support for the SUNY Match Portfolio and assist with annual reporting guidelines for performance and use of the funds.
• Serve as the liaison to campus departments regarding the management of gift funds, including grant monitoring and reporting where applicable.
• Review and authorize all vouchers for Foundation expenditures, staff travel reimbursements, and monitor travel policy.
• Monitor and maximize cash management for the Binghamton University Foundation, including the banking relationship and credit card program.
• Ensure that bank reconciliations for all Foundation and affiliates bank accounts are prepared and approved in a timely manner. Ensure that the reporting for all entities is timely and accurate.
• Ensure proper accounting of all financial transactions and consult with the CFO, auditors, and investment advisors to ensure compliance to related FASB standards, NYPMIFA and other related regulations. Perform an annual review of the Foundation's insurance program and recommend changes as business needs dictate.
• Serve as administrator for the gift annuity program.

Audit

• Oversee the annual audit of the Foundation and affiliates and other organizations where the Foundation provides bookkeeping services, as needed.
• Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of reporting and year-end financial statements, as well as the preparation and filing of all tax forms to ensure the Binghamton University Foundation and affiliates remain in good standing.
• Serve as staff liaison at the discretion of the Foundation CFO to the Binghamton University Foundation Board Audit Committee to ensure that its charter is fulfilled.

Real Estate

• Monitor the real estate investment portfolio to ensure that leases are adhered to, insurance is current, rent is collected, invoices are paid and assets are recorded accurately.
• Ensure that new purchases are done in accordance with policy, apply for tax exemption and monitor ongoing tax considerations, if any.

Foundation Affiliates and Campus Partners

Provide bookkeeping services to campus partner organizations including: Alumni Association, Binghamton Auxiliary Services Corporation, BASC Mill Street LLC, BASC Vestal Road, LLC, Student Association, Inc. and Graduate Student Organization. In addition, review and authorize all expenditures for Agency accounts where the Foundation provides a bookkeeping service.

For bookkeeping clients, provide additional support for financial accounting and reporting as needed. Provide preparation and/or review of bank reconciliations, journal entries and audit and tax preparation as applicable.

For affiliated entities, oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting as required, including budget, bank reconciliations, monthly reporting, journal entries, cash management, review contracts, authorize expenditures and audit and tax preparation.

Personnel

• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate Accounting Services personnel.
• Prepare and/or review annual performance programs and evaluations.
• Encourage staff development through training programs, enhancement of current duties, and recognition of outstanding service.
• Serve as liaison to the research Foundation for payroll functions.

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Reporting, Systems, Policies and Procedures

• Review and update accounting policies and procedures as needed, with a focus on cross training.
• Communicate policy changes to the campus community and update forms as required.
• Work with the Accounting staff to ensure that the accounting software is being utilized to its full potential both internally and for our external constituents. Implement changes as a result of the review.
• Review the reporting needs of the Foundation and the campus and update reports to maximize use of the system.
• Provide reports to the campus, SUNY and various states as needed or required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible financial management and accounting experience.
• Five (5) years of extensive supervisory responsibilities, including effective and professional communication, assessment, performance management, and training
• Ability to understand and follow the accounting standards and regulations specific to the not-for-profit sector.
• Ability to facilitate a culture of collaboration and teamwork and be open to diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to challenges.
• Personal value system that encompasses a solid work ethic, conscientiousness and ability to forge productive relationships.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, and able to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex organization.
• Outstanding attention to detail with exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in non-profit fundraising organizations and with endowments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Blackbaud's Financial Edge and/or NXT.

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Additional Information:

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 Annually (commensurate with experience). Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Research Foundation has a Staffing Services Agreement with the Binghamton University Foundation.

Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter/Letter of Interest
• Names and contact information of three references.

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URL: www.binghamton.edu/foundation/index.html

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person