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Alaska Community Foundation

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Anchorage, AK · On-site

Accounting Technician Status: Full-time, Exempt POSITION SUMMARY The Controller is the operational accounting lead, responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the Foundation and for the ...

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Kennedy Library Foundation's accounting and financial operations. As a key member of a small, collaborative finance team, the Controller serves as both a strategic partner and a hands-on accounting ...

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

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Pandi Capital, LLC

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Summary The Controller shall lead and execute all accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and finance operations for Pandi and its family clients, including the Patterson Family Foundation, First ...

Advance Concrete

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$100K - $110K/yr

Controller Advance Concrete | Garner, NC About the Role Advance Concrete is seeking an experienced ... Foundation & Process Improvement * Help maximize the capabilities of Foundation construction ...

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Foundation Controller

Greenville, NC • On-site

East Carolina University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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$62K - $90K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

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Job Title Foundation Controller Position Number 500701 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AFH EH Financial Mgmt and Reporting Department Homepage https://administrationfinance.ecu.edu/ecuhealth/ Advertising Department ECU HEALTH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & REPORTING Division Administration & Finance Classification Title Accountant III Working Title Foundation Controller Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $62,115 - $90,000 Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Non-Faculty Job Category Non-Faculty Professional Be a Pirate!
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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. 
ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Division of Administration and Finance is ultimately responsible for all financial and administrative activities of East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division consists of Financial Services, Campus Operations, Enterprise Risk Management, Information Technology and Computing Services, People Operations, Success, and Opportunity, Business Services and various support activities related to the ECU affiliated Foundations. The Division is led by the Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for oversight of the policies, personnel, budgets and administrative activities of all operations at East Carolina University and its affiliated Foundations. The Division is responsible for more than $1 billion of activities within the University and its affiliated Foundations.
Within the Division of Administration and Finance, ECU Health Financial Management & Reporting (the Unit) is responsible for all financial accounting and budgeting for all funds sources within the ECU Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health Physicians, including State appropriated funds, indirect funds, institutional trust funds, contract funds, clinical funds and foundation funds. In addition, the Unit is responsible for medical contract management, and provides system accounting and financial reporting support to the School of Medicine.
Additionally, the Unit supports and is responsible for all accounting and financial administration of the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc. and provides financial services support to the President of the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc. and Chief Philanthropy Officer for ECU Health. This includes providing oversight of over $125 million in total assets, approximately $20 million in annual revenue (including $6-8 million of annual gifts), and approximately $7-10 million in annual expenditures that provide support to the ECU Health Sciences campus and its programs.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Accountant III is responsible for all accounting and financial activities of the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation, Inc. (d/b/a "ECU Health Foundation") and provides direct financial services support to the President of the Foundation and Chief Philanthropy Office for ECU Health. In addition, it is the responsibility of this position to ensure the fiduciary responsibility of these units to the donors, members, Boards of Directors of each unit, and to the University. This position also ensures that all Federal, State, Foundation, and University requirements/standard practices/policies are being followed, and that all financial statements and financial reports accurately reflect the activity and balances for the ECU Medical & Health Sciences Foundation.
 
This position reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for ECU Health Financial Management & Reporting. The tasks and responsibilities include analysis and preparation of annual operating budgets and monthly operational budget reports for the Health Sciences Foundation; analysis of income with emphasis on potential unrelated business income reporting; oversight and review of reconciliations of pledge receivables, investments, charitable remainder trusts, Banner accounts, and contribution/revenue activity; preparation of interim financial statements and ad hoc financial reports and analysis; preparation for and communication with external auditors regarding the year-end audit requirements; oversight and review of sales tax reporting for the Health Sciences Foundation; coordination with external accountants for preparation of the Health Sciences Foundation's Form 990, Form 990-T, and related schedules; development, implementation, and monitoring operation policies; and training and supervising team members.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Accounting - 25%
  • Analysis And Reporting - 25%
  • Budget Management - 10%
  • Audit Preparation - 10%
  • Administrative - 5%
  • Tax Preparation And Analysis - 10%
  • Supervision - 5%
  • Training - 5%
  • Special Projects / Other - 5%
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate degree in accounting; or Associate degree in business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Working knowledge of all accounting guidelines, principles and practices applicable for not-for-profit organizations and Universities. These guidelines include FASB, IRS, GAAP, GASB, AICPA, CASE, and the State of North Carolina. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents. Effective oral and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Contingent upon availability of funds 
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 08/25/2026 Rank Level Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96242 Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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ECU is the state’s leader and national trailblazer in distance education. Whether you want to finish what you started or start something new, East Carolina University offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in business, health care, education, technology, and other areas to give you the options you need to meet your objectives.

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Year founded

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