at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54423

Department:

Accounting Services Salary/Grade:

EXS/9 Target hiring range for this position will be between $90,000-$110,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Office of the Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of Northwestern University, providing a wide range of financial services on behalf of and for the University community. Northwestern operates with an annual budget exceeding $3.5 billion, total investments in excess of $15.5 billion (representing one of the largest endowments in the country), more than $750 million in federal research revenue, land, buildings and equipment of $3.7 billion net, and total long-term debt outstanding of $2.9 billion. The University has more than 23,000 students enrolled in 12 colleges and schools on three campuses. Its fiscal year ends August 31. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Manager Financial Reporting will be the primary source of financial reporting analysis. In collaboration with various partners across campus, the Manager Financial Reporting will develop, assemble and/or contribute to a reporting library that contains key financial data and reports.

Reports include:

GAAP financial statement analysis, supplemental financial statements, quarterly financial statement analysis, projections, rating agency reports, debt and liquidity reporting requirements, external surveys, Board of Trustee materials, etc. Manages financial operations &/or analysis in support of area/unit's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Financial Aid, Facilities, Purchasing, IT, Provost, etc. Manages daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial processes for the area or program. Applies industry and professional standards, interprets university policy and procedure, federal and state laws, granting agency guidelines, and other regulations (as applicable); recommends accounting policy for the university. Represents &/or guides business area on internal & external financial affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.

Specific Responsibilities:

Analysis, Statements & Reporting:

Measures individual net performance of all areas/units as well as consolidated area/unit income statement & balance sheet with the use of pre-defined analytical financial tools. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account