Assistant Controller - Foundations

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Controller - Foundations

Department FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING

Position Number GP568A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The primary objective of the Assistant Controller – Foundations is to provide supervision of the day-to-day financial operations of multiple nonprofit foundations supported by Foundation Accounting while assisting each entity in carrying out their mission. This position will be responsible for completing/overseeing preparation of internal and audited financial statements and other financial reports, monitoring and managing all aspects of the general ledger to ensure accuracy as well as the completion of timely reconciliations, reviewing or providing periodic, or as needed, analysis and variances, coordinating or assisting with the budget process, managing general accounting, accounts payable, and financial analysis, ensuring Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are followed and researching accounting issues for compliance, making decisions related to/assisting with the development of processes and procedures, assisting with coordinating audits and serving as a liaison with external auditors, and serving as back-up to the CFO – Foundations.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business or related field from an accredited college or university is required. A bachelor’s degree in a related field with equivalent experience to a master’s degree may be substituted.

• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

• Considerable knowledge with financial reporting software.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare, assemble, review and analyze complex financial data.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and interpret administrative policies and procedures.

• Considerable progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance including recent experience as an Assistant Controller, or related position, and supervisory experience.

• Considerable supervisory experience including demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable not-for-profit accounting experience.

• Considerable experience with MIP Fund Accounting or other fund accounting software.

• Current CPA certification preferred, other relevant certifications accepted.

• Some knowledge of commercial property accounting preferred.

Conditions of Employment

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

Job Open Date 08/24/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 09/01/2026

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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 (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

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 Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please briefly describe your experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP).

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your skills and abilities in the use of Microsoft Office software programs to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and/or PowerBI (or similar product) to track and maintain data to produce reports, correspondence, presentations, and various other documentation?

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe your experience with accounting for a not-for-profit organization including preparation of financial statements, coordination of annual audits, and preparation of 990 tax returns.

(Open Ended Question)