Western Michigan University Looking for Director of Advancement and Foundation Finance Full Time

Director of Advancement and Foundation Finance

Position Details

Posting Summary

College VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area VP University Advancement

Department University Advancement

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S679P

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade I

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo – East Campus

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and
experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

General
Summary

Directs the financial accounting and reporting for the department and the WMU Foundation.

Major Duties

• Maintains and monitors all department and WMU Foundation funds. Prepares financial statements,
  researches and resolves deficits, and ensures that transactions are reported accurately and timely.
• Analyzes monthly financial
  statements, corrects discrepancies, and reports large fluctuations to leadership.
• Manages and prepares various financial reports
  for internal and external constituents. Assists leadership in the preparation of the WMU Foundation’s annual audited
  financial report.
• Serves as the main point of contact for the WMU Foundation’s external auditors.
• Directs
  departmental strategic and budget planning processes. Sets and enforces policies and procedures for the department and
  the WMU Foundation to ensure budget integrity.
• Develops financial reports, budget analyses and forecasts for the
  department and the WMU Foundation to support decision-making.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with charitable foundation
  policies and reporting standards. Monitors and understands federal regulations as they pertain to institutionally related foundations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with financial reports and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Generally
  Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB),
  accounting standards.
• Strong Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting,
  institutional and fund management.
• Experience with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation
  software.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Desired Qualifications

Special
Instructions to Applicants

• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

Additional Position
Information

• This is a two-year terminal appointment, with the potential of renewal.
• Staff Compensation System
  pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to
  its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition
  remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working
conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials
  less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure
  to the outdoors or any number of elements.