Foundation Finance & Operations Officer - NORTHEAST WIS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
GREEN BAY, WI
About the Job
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Required online application available on website:
www.nwtc.edu/jobs We believe every member on our team enriches our
diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and
engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and
deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad
range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders,
abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who
demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher
education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded
individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff,
administration, students, and community partners who are also committed
to closing equity gaps. You belong here. See why you will love working
at NWTC. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for providing financial leadership
to ensure sound fiscal practices that enable streamlined operations in,
and provide scalability to, the advancement services functions of the
NWTC Educational Foundation (Foundation). Performs all accounting and
finance functions as well as financial reporting and presentation for
the Foundation. Design, analyze, and present financial reports for
various audiences, work with investment managers, manage the short-term
investment funds, manage annual audit activities and tax return
preparation, and oversee the banking and accounts payable/accounts
receivable functions. Provides financial recommendations and information
to Foundation leadership and the Foundation's Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions
identified in the job description. Essential Functions Statement(s)
General Responsible for the daily work activities of the Foundations
business operation including determination of fiscal policies and
procedures to cover all strategic financial management, accounting,
auditing, financial, budgeting, investment and treasury functions of the
Foundation. Accounting Manage efforts associated with accounting and
financial matters including, but not limited to banking, accounts
payable and receivable functions, purchasing, investments, endowment
allocations, monthly and year-end closing activities, annual budgeting
process, daily operations, and daily cash management. Manage all
payments to the College, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Perform all activities related to the preparation of month end closing
and reporting. Responsible for all tax related filings. Investigate and
advise on non-profit financial and tax related issues or questions.
Manage in-kind donations for tax and financial reporting, tax
acknowledgements and compliance. Finance & Budget Provide leadership and
direction for all financial activities of the NWTC Educational
Foundation. Work with the investment managers to monitor returns and
ensure compliance with the investment policy. Maintains financial and
operational aspects of the Foundation following Council for Advancement
and Support of Education (CASE) checklist for Institutionally related
Foundations and ensure compliance with State laws and best practices.
Exercises independent judgment in assisting the Executive Director and
Chief Advancement Officer in creating and monitoring the Foundation and
College budgets to ensure responsible utilization of financial
resources. Conduct annual spend analysis in accordance with Foundation
policy and makes recommendation for endowment spending. Coordinate the
annual audit activities and tax return preparation with the selected
independent accounting firm. Prepare and provide workpapers to conduct
the audit. Review completed financial statements and tax return.
* OTHER EXPERI NCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience:
Advanced experience in charitable foundation fund accounting. Five (5)
years of progressively increasing responsibility in accounting field;
preferable in education or other non-profit organization. Demonstrated
knowledge of accounting principles and best practice. Ability to attend
to, and visually concentrate, on detail work. Ability to interact
professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of
education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit
adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community
at large. Preferred: Experience with fund accounting for 501(c)
organization Knowledge of Blackbaud's Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge
software CPA designation Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of
a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff. *NWTC
welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and
experience and are committed to learning and growing. Computer Skills
Competency with finance/accounting software applications. Proficient in
database, spreadsheet, and word processing software packages in Windows
environment. Other Requirements Must hold a valid driver's license and
be insurable under the District's standard insurance policy terms.
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: NWTC does not discriminate
on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status,
color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and
gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic
testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected
class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies
may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu. Apply Online:
www.nwtc.edu/jobs
www.nwtc.edu/jobs We believe every member on our team enriches our
diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and
engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and
deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad
range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders,
abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who
demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher
education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded
individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff,
administration, students, and community partners who are also committed
to closing equity gaps. You belong here. See why you will love working
at NWTC. POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for providing financial leadership
to ensure sound fiscal practices that enable streamlined operations in,
and provide scalability to, the advancement services functions of the
NWTC Educational Foundation (Foundation). Performs all accounting and
finance functions as well as financial reporting and presentation for
the Foundation. Design, analyze, and present financial reports for
various audiences, work with investment managers, manage the short-term
investment funds, manage annual audit activities and tax return
preparation, and oversee the banking and accounts payable/accounts
receivable functions. Provides financial recommendations and information
to Foundation leadership and the Foundation's Board of Directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions
identified in the job description. Essential Functions Statement(s)
General Responsible for the daily work activities of the Foundations
business operation including determination of fiscal policies and
procedures to cover all strategic financial management, accounting,
auditing, financial, budgeting, investment and treasury functions of the
Foundation. Accounting Manage efforts associated with accounting and
financial matters including, but not limited to banking, accounts
payable and receivable functions, purchasing, investments, endowment
allocations, monthly and year-end closing activities, annual budgeting
process, daily operations, and daily cash management. Manage all
payments to the College, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
Perform all activities related to the preparation of month end closing
and reporting. Responsible for all tax related filings. Investigate and
advise on non-profit financial and tax related issues or questions.
Manage in-kind donations for tax and financial reporting, tax
acknowledgements and compliance. Finance & Budget Provide leadership and
direction for all financial activities of the NWTC Educational
Foundation. Work with the investment managers to monitor returns and
ensure compliance with the investment policy. Maintains financial and
operational aspects of the Foundation following Council for Advancement
and Support of Education (CASE) checklist for Institutionally related
Foundations and ensure compliance with State laws and best practices.
Exercises independent judgment in assisting the Executive Director and
Chief Advancement Officer in creating and monitoring the Foundation and
College budgets to ensure responsible utilization of financial
resources. Conduct annual spend analysis in accordance with Foundation
policy and makes recommendation for endowment spending. Coordinate the
annual audit activities and tax return preparation with the selected
independent accounting firm. Prepare and provide workpapers to conduct
the audit. Review completed financial statements and tax return.
* OTHER EXPERI NCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience:
Advanced experience in charitable foundation fund accounting. Five (5)
years of progressively increasing responsibility in accounting field;
preferable in education or other non-profit organization. Demonstrated
knowledge of accounting principles and best practice. Ability to attend
to, and visually concentrate, on detail work. Ability to interact
professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of
education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit
adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community
at large. Preferred: Experience with fund accounting for 501(c)
organization Knowledge of Blackbaud's Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge
software CPA designation Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of
a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff. *NWTC
welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and
experience and are committed to learning and growing. Computer Skills
Competency with finance/accounting software applications. Proficient in
database, spreadsheet, and word processing software packages in Windows
environment. Other Requirements Must hold a valid driver's license and
be insurable under the District's standard insurance policy terms.
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: NWTC does not discriminate
on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status,
color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and
gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic
testing or other applicable legislated categories, ("each a protected
class"). Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies
may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu. Apply Online:
www.nwtc.edu/jobs
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