Investment Analyst jobs in Asheville, NC

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Reporting to the University Controller, the University is seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to lead various activities of the Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance unit within the University Controller’s office. The individual will perform professional accounting duties involving the application of accounting theory, principles, and practices; support a variety of accounting and financial functions of the University, including general ledger accounting and reconciliation, investment pool and endowment fund accounting, federal and state tax regulation research and compliance assurance, annual and interim reporting for units and affiliates of the University, bank and cash management activities. Other duties will include assisting with the preparation of the University’s annual financial report and working directly with external and internal auditors; monitoring funds for compliance with applicable accounting standards and federal and state laws and regulations; responding to inquiries of oversight agencies and benchmarking and other financial surveys. The successful candidate must be familiar with GASB, other relevant accounting standards, and tax regulations as they relate to the University and its affiliates. Must have the ability to prepare and analyze financial reports.

Masters degree in Accounting or related field and 2-4 years of experience or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field and 3-5 years of experience.

Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina
Previous accounting experience in higher education
Knowledge of GASB
Experience experience with Banner Finance

Permanent Full-Time

40

12

01/26/2024

Yes

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for review.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references (include complete contact information).

Applicants may also include a copy of any licenses/certifications as an optional attachment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

For questions or additional information, please contact Morgan Burnett – cmburnett@wcu.edu or 828-227-3793

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.