Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4519P |
| Home Org Name |
Advancement Finance |
| Division Name |
Senior VP, Advancement |
| Position Title |
Finance Reporting Analyst |
| Job Class Code |
KA39A, KA39B, KA39C |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Finacial Reporting Analyst to join our philanthropy team! In this position, you'll play a role in executing operational philanthropy strategies and coordinate fundraising initiatives.
What You'll Do:
Evaluate and Innovate: Analyzes financial data and audit outcomes to identify trends, enhance reporting systems, and recommend improvements in financial processes, ensuring accuracy and forward-thinking compliance practices.
Optimize Operations: Streamlines financial workflows through accurate journal entries, year-end coordination, and audit preparation-promoting efficiency, reducing risk, and ensuring seamless collaboration between Auburn University and its IRFs.
Facilitate Fundraising Initiatives: Supports fundraising through transparent, FASB-compliant financial reporting, enabling donor trust and ensuring proper use and tracking of philanthropic funds.
Champion Philanthropy: Upholds donor intent and institutional credibility by maintaining financial integrity, enabling informed decision-making, and safeguarding the university's nonprofit status through strong tax and compliance oversight.
Why You'll Love It Here:
Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.
Now is the perfect time to join Auburn Advancement, a dynamic team encompassing Operations and Strategy, Culture and Talent, Engagement, Philanthropy, and Communications. Under the visionary leadership of Senior Vice President Rob Wellbaum - a seasoned and respected advancement professional - our organization is set to revolutionize the future of Advancement. |
| Essential Functions |
Purpose:
- Maintains the financial integrity of Auburn University's institutionally related foundations (IRF) by preparing accurate, FASB-compliant financial statements, analyzing tax implications, and supporting stewardship of philanthropic funds
- Ensure alignment with the university's mission and donor intent.
Collaboration:
- Works closely with external auditors, the AU Office of Financial Reporting, and internal departments to coordinate audits, year-end reporting, and fund transfers.
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective teamwork across stakeholders.
Innovation:
- Continuously reviews and refines financial processes within systems like Banner, develops special reports, and provides expert insights on tax and FASB reporting.
- Identifying new efficiencies and solutions to support evolving financial and compliance needs.
Production:
- Delivers timely and accurate financial reports, board presentations, journal entries, and compliance document.
- Ensuring consistent, high-quality output that drives decision-making and operational execution.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Level I -
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA
Level II -
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting
Level III -
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in financial statement preparation and accounting
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$47,620 - $98,660 |
| Job Category |
Business/Accounting/Finance |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
Monday- Friday: 7:45am-4:45pm- may occasionally work nights and weekends |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
06/13/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54035 |
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Auburn
$47,620 - $98,660
Jun 14, 2025