Compensation will be offered in the range of $85,000- $95,000. Individual offers will be specific, and based on education, experience, and benchmarking parameters.
This is a full-time position, with the option for a hybrid work schedule (working part time on campus, and working part time remotely).
To apply for this opportunity at McDonogh School, please contact our recruiting partners at John Evans Recruiting (www.jerecruit.com) and send a copy of your resume to JohnEvans@JERecruit.com
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
McDonogh’s Business Office seeks a knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to serve as its Senior Gift/Investment Accountant. The ideal candidate would bring expertise in GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and investments/finance. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with the Controller and other team members, streamline processes, and ensure accuracy of the School’s accounting records.
The Senior Gift/Investment Accountant oversees the accounting related to all gifts received by the School. This role also works closely with the school’s investment advisor and banking institutions in connection with accounting for the School’s endowment, short-term and long-term investments, and tax-exempt bond issuances.
Essential Functions
Track, reconcile, and record all gifts, including Annual Giving, Special Gifts, Capital Gifts, and Endowment Gifts
Collaborate with the Office of Philanthropy to record gifts in Raiser’s Edge; coordinate monthly meetings between the Business Office and Office of Philanthropy
Track and monitor all pledges receivable; calculate the present value discount and reserve on a quarterly basis
Record and reconcile all planned gifts, including charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, and life insurance policies; review applicable tax documents
Record and reconcile the School’s short-term and long-term investments on a monthly basis
Record and reconcile bonds payable on a monthly basis, including deferred financing costs and any premium/discount
Track and record all Endowment activities in Fundriver; prepare quarterly reconciliations and reporting, including annual reports for donor stewardship
Track the spending/release of special gifts and communicate the available funds with budget holders across the organization
Oversight and management of temporary restricted net asset accounts
Assist the Controller in annual audit and Form 990 preparation, including preparing the statement of net assets and related footnote disclosures
Prepare schedules for the Finance Committee, relating to Bonds Payable, Investments, Cash, and Contributions
Assist the Controller with compliance, process controls and requests from the CFO, Audit Committee, Finance Committee and Investment Sub-Committee
Assist in preparing for the quarterly Board of Trustee Investment Sub- Committee meetings and take minutes
Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university; or 5-7 years of experience relevant to the position; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training. CPA required.
Additional Experience
Accomplished with basic software (email, G Suite for Education, and Microsoft Suite- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, etc.)
Broad experience and skills in fiscal management, fundraising anaylsis, and planning
Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.
Experience using Raiser's Edge software a plus
Experience with financial software (Blackbaud- Financial Edge) is a plus
Experience with Google Suite (Docs/Sheets/Apps/Email)
General knowledge of planned giving
Must be able to analyze, forecast, and manage budgets
Additional Requirements
A positive and joyful disposition
A strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times
Ability to effectively collaborate with other constituents within the McDonogh community
Ability to work in a diverse environment and inclusive culture that values and respects difference across race, ethnicity, religion, and orientation or identity
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
Excellent multi-tasking ability; able to work with multiple and changing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills
Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations
Must be willing to allow occasional credit check
Must have proven problem solving skills, be self-motivated, and adaptable
Must present with the highest level of professionalism, both in demeanor and in presentation (proper attire, cleanliness, etc...)
Proven ability in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
Strong analytical skills and interpretation skills required
Working Conditions
Lifting and carrying of equipment is not typical, but may be required on rare occasions. Lifting up to 25 pounds. Other working conditions include climbing stairs, walking around campus, sitting, standing, and significant computer use including extensive close use of a computer monitor.
McDonogh School is a community that finds joy in work, in play, and in the discovery and realization of personal potential. Strong, mutually respectful relationships among and between students and teachers inspire a passion for learning, a dedication to personal integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Embracing diversity of background, culture, and thought, the school builds upon its founder's original mission to provide a life-altering opportunity to develop in its students the will "to do the greatest possible amount of good."
Founded in 1873 and situated on an 820-acre campus, McDonogh is a day and boarding institution that employs 330 faculty and staff; serves 1,370 students in grades PK-12; has a substantial operating budget and endowment; and just completed a $75 million capital campaign, the largest of any independent school in Maryland. Long been recognized as one of the finest schools in the nation, McDonogh has a reputation for being highly innovative and "on the move."
McDonogh School strives to employ a faculty, administration, and staff exhibiting sound ethical standards and character traits such as moral courage and self-reliance, intellectual confidence ...and curiosity with a love of learning, and the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage in a wide scope of educational, athletic, and artistic endeavors.
Members of the McDonogh community strive to have the highest of moral principles, and to exhibit cooperativeness, loyalty, open-mindedness, and sensitivity, as well as attention to physical, mental, and emotional health, growth, and well-being of self and others.
