Senior Philanthropy Accountant

Overview

A Senior Philanthropy Accountant position is available within the Dell Medical School department. This full-time, exempt role is based in Austin, TX, with an expected start date immediately and an ongoing duration.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting and monthly reconciliation to ensure alignment with benefactor intent in collaboration with development teams.
• Prepare journal entries, adjustments, and coordinate with general accounting for proper fund classification.
• Review and resolve discrepancies in fund transactions, maintaining financial integrity.
• Collaborate and present financial information to faculty, department leadership, and school leaders.
• Serve as a strategic partner in the annual budgeting process to ensure ethical use of philanthropic resources.
• Generate timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including benefactor-specific statements and endowment reports.
• Support development staff with financial data for stewardship activities and assist in preparing reports for board and committee meetings.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with retention and regulatory standards.
• Review and interpret benefactor agreements, codify terms into metadata and system controls to ensure compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate fund disbursements, monitor key performance indicators for disbursement accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop executive dashboards and exception monitoring tools to identify risks and drive remediation.
• Lead audit and regulatory engagements, including root-cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Strengthen data governance for restricted funds and align legal, finance, and development policies and controls.
• Deliver quarterly executive insights to improve policies and reduce cycle times and exceptions.
• Partner with development and finance teams to align financial tracking with fundraising goals.
• Assist with benefactor account setup and participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Provide training on fund usage and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for philanthropic funds.
• Utilize financial systems such as Workday and general ledger for data entry and reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms, participate in system upgrades and testing.
• Develop and maintain documentation for financial processes and troubleshoot system issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, business operations, or data analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in healthcare, academic, or research settings.
• Experience with Tableau, SQL, ERP systems, and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with sponsored projects and philanthropic gifts.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or PMP.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary starting at $70,086, commensurate with qualifications.
• Retirement plan eligibility through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions meeting hour and duration requirements.

Working Environment

• Primarily remote work with limited hybrid options.
• Standard office environment and equipment.
• Occasional travel to local, state, and national meetings.
• Potential exposure to occupational hazards including communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, radiation, hazardous medications, and challenging patient interactions.

Application Requirements

• Resume or CV.
• Three work references with contact information, including at least one supervisor.
• Letter of interest.

Additional Information

• Employment eligibility verification and background checks are required.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to nondiscrimination.
• Pay transparency policies are in place.
• Compliance with federal and state laws, including Title IX and Clery Act reporting, is required.

Location

Austin, Texas