Director of Accounting
The Director of Accounting is responsible for the fiscal management for the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Alumni Association, and Louisiana Tech Research Corporation based on each organization’s goals and objectives as established by their respective boards serving as support for the educational activities of the University.
Primary duties and responsibilities for this position:
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and the distribution of revenue and expense statements for LTUF sub-fund accounts to campus heads. Maintain accounting procedures and internal operating controls to ensure fiduciary responsibility of funds and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain professorship and chair accounts and complete all reporting as required by the Board of Regents. Prepare income projections to include in the university’s budgeting process for chair and professorship expenditures.
- Provide support to the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship and the Director of Estate Planning and Donor Relations to monitor scholarships and endowment agreements. Prepare income projections for endowments for university annual scholarship awards. Provide financial data for endowment reporting as needed.
- At the direction of the AVP/CFO, arrange and coordinate annual audits and reports for the Foundation, Association, and Professorships and Chairs. Work with auditors in preparation of schedules, confirmations, field work final audit reports, and board presentations.
- At the direction of the AVP/CFO, coordinate annual preparation of informational returns
Form 990 for LTUF, LTUAA, and LTRC
- Prepare financial and statistical reports, in conjunction with the university, for national and state organizations and publications. Also prepare reports for directors, staff, and volunteers to further development goals.
- Other duties and projects as assigned by the Assistant Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountant or candidate preferred; minimum of 3-5 years experience in accounting, or related business experience (preference in higher education and/or not-for-profit); demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills; and excellent communication skills to relate to a diverse university and business community.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, systems controls, and fund accounting; knowledge of not-for-profit accounting preferred; general knowledge of computers, with good computer skills preferred; good communication skills, both verbal and written; and flexible work schedule allowing for after-hours and weekend time as required.
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Katie McGowan, Director of Campus and Employee Engagement, at the link on this site with the subject heading “Director of Accounting Search” or you can mail them to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, PO Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272.
For full consideration, applications should be received by October 23, 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Louisiana Tech University, a member of the University of Louisiana System, is an AA/EOE university. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.