Director of Accounting

About the Baton Rouge Area Foundation Created in 1964, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation is among the largest community foundations in the country. We are working to build a thriving and resilient future for all in Baton Rouge and beyond. Our team delivers on this vision through the following key activities:

Catalyzing change and positive opportunity in our community The Foundation leads civic projects with annual support from our members. This work seeks to address the most pressing barriers to opportunity and is guided by data and community need. Fostering a strong philanthropic environment We believe philanthropy is for everyone. The Foundation supports philanthropists at every stage of their journey of giving - providing education, counsel, and tools to help them support nonprofits and the community at large with their time, knowledge, and resources. Empowering changemakers and nonprofits The Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides strategic and technical support to nonprofit organizations. We build relationships with and between nonprofits in our area, connect organizations to funding opportunities, offer consulting services for fundraising and planning, and lead educational fellowships. Job Description The Director of Accounting reports to the Chief Financial Officer of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and is responsible for learning all the operations of the Finance Department. Note: This position will assist with the audit and 990 process over the next eighteen months and will take responsibility for these duties beginning in 2025. Core job responsibilities: Prepare investment and bank reconciliations daily and post activity to the accounts. Assist in the approval process of grants and posting of grants. Assist in preparing all necessary workpapers for the annual audit for the Foundation and all supporting organizations as needed. Assist in preparing a draft of the audited financial statements as required by the auditor. Assist in preparing all necessary workpapers for the 990 and 990T for the Foundation and all supporting organizations as needed. Assist in preparing the list of 1099’s and oversee remission of necessary regulatory filings. Prepare 1094-C and 1095-C forms for the Foundation and its supporting organizations as needed. Review monthly all necessary schedules as defined in the internal control assessment. Serve as a backup to the Comptroller on the monthly reconciliation of the investment statements along with all other necessary monthly adjustments. Serve as a backup on all the accounting functions within the Finance Department. Work on special projects or tasks assigned by the Chief Financial Officer Required Competencies and Characteristics: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required Audit experience is preferred A proficiency in nonprofit accounting; The skill to manage accounting and cash management functions; The ability to produce timely and accurate accounting reports; The capability to implement and document accounting procedures; The ability to preserve confidential information A command of organizational, communication, and analytical skills; The possession of a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and flexibility;

This position is 80% in office and 20% remote with a salary range of $100,000-$115,000.