Investment Manager | Illinois Wesleyan University Job at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL

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  • Illinois Wesleyan University
  • Bloomington, IL

Job Description

Responsibilities :

  • Oversees general ledger accounts for Endowment Fund, regarding investments and farms; Plant Fund fixed assets and depreciation; Annuity/CRUT Fund; preparation and/or approval of journal entries and account reconciliations; maintains endowment and annuity pool unitization; prepares monthly investment report; ensures accounting functions are in compliance with GAAP and university policies
  • Prepare work papers for financial statement audit and benefit plan audits; works closely with Controller and outside audit firm to develop timeline of deliverables and implement new accounting standards; responsible for preparing financial statements, documents for annual reporting and the financial section of the IPEDS report
  • Tax returns and tax reporting; draft form 990-university annual return; works closely with Commerce Bank regarding Form 5227 and 1065 associated with Charitable Remainder Unitrusts (CRUT) reporting to beneficiaries, and 1099-R
  • Assist with coordination and communicates with external constituents, including, outsourced Chief Investment Officer and IWU Farm Managers, audit firms, banking partners, financial advisors and rating agencies, as needed; completion of external reporting requests, as needed
  • Internal business partnerships and supervisory responsibilities; assist in advising/coordinating with other departments and grants on proper accounting; supervise the payroll function of the Business Office, including back-up for processing; provide analysis for financial reports and programs, as needed
  • Serves as the backup to initiates and approves wires, ACH payments, positive pay suspects and serves as back up for online banking; performs critical role of dual control in cash management; adherence to fraud detection; produce financial models like cash flow and spending policies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Accounting, preference for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation
  • Three to five years related experience
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, specifically non-profit fund accounting. Preference for experience supervising one or more function of a Business Office (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cashier or General Ledger)

Application Information :

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Please download the application at .

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  Submit to:

[email protected]

Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 2091312 N. Park Street Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536 Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

$75-$80k, based on experience

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here . Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at  .  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at .

About Illinois Wesleyan University

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