Director, Accounting & Budgets

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Advancement Services

Oversee the University Philanthropic Foundation and Athletic Foundation general accounting and financial reporting to ensure that transaction accuracy, reporting accuracy and high-level customer service is delivered to our internal and external customers. Will oversee maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, budget management , report development, generation and analysis, budget to actual reporting, financial statement preparation and analysis, investment accounting, accounting research and problem resolution, reconciliation processes, assist CFO with cash management and other operational needs and projects related to the financial activities and initiatives of the organizations.

• Serve on Chief Financial Officer's Leadership team and assist CFO with audit and tax return (income and use tax) compliance, working closely with outside audit and tax advisors to ensure timely, clean, and accurate filing and
  compliance with FASB and IRS regulations.
• Oversee, analyze, and record investment, endowment and administrative fee activity for the Foundations, including related reporting and compliance; complete annual endowment surveys and respond to related institutional and external data requests. Also oversee Gift Annuity and Charitable Trust Accounting for foundations
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to promote accurate financial reporting and efficient foundation operations
• Work closely with the university finance and business office on accounting matters related to charges and reimbursement between entities, occasional reporting support for NCAA compliance reports for the athletic foundation and various other miscellaneous needs
• Manage and oversee staff responsible for management of E&G ("state") budget activities for University Advancement and External Relations ensuring appropriate monitoring, reporting and sharing of data with university finance are handled timely and accurately. Responsible for various approvals and routings required for purchasing, budget modification requests and other transactions typical of this role
• Serve as "in-house" expert on Blackbaud Financial Edge Accounting/Reporting module, and train other users as necessary to develop depth of understanding across our unit. Trains Foundation account users on financial reporting software and provides support for on-demand report users
• Supervise Accounting staff responsible for accounts payable, budget reporting, general ledger support, ad hoc reporting, bank and other account reconciliations and other tasks typical of accounting staff. Assign and delegate responsibility for work deadlines as appropriate

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting

Required Experience

• Four (4) or more years of experience in accounting

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Preferred Experience

• Raisers Edge and Financial Edge experience  
• Nonprofit and Fund Accounting experience  
• Supervisory Experience

$97,000 - $100,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to confidently work independently as a proactive leader comfortable with a high degree of collaboration with multiple units, departments, and divisions
• Ability to effectively create and deliver content through face-to-face, online, and hybrid training and workshops

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effectiveness in working with faculty and professional staff on best practices in student academic support and success strategies

August 28, 2026

Application review may begin on August 21, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation  
• Work generally performed in an office environment  
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours  
• Travel may be required  

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit