The primary objective of the Director of Accounting/ CFO of the Educational, Athletic, and Real Estate Foundations is to manage the day-to-day financial, gift processing and administrative operations of those Foundations, the Alumni Association and the Community Development Corporation (the supported organizations) Primary duties include providing guidance to Trustees on development of policies, procedures and strategies for efficient management of the Foundations that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and result in efficient operations of the Foundations. The position will be responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring adherence to GAAP , developing financial policies and procedures and serving as back up for the Associate Vice President for Foundations to assist the supported organizations in carrying out their missions.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in business, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university; a bachelor's degree in a related field with equivalent experience to a master's degree may be substituted. Previous recent experience as the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, or related position of a not-for-profit or government organization. Some experience supervising staff. Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting procedures. Extensive background in university or large industry financial management. Demonstrated personnel and organizational management skills. Ability to work with diverse constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications
Current CPA certification.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date
02/27/2017

Open Until Filled
No

Application Review Date
03/24/2017

Job Close Date
03/24/2017

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Department Information

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.



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