Associate Controller - Foundations and Real Estate

Posting Details Job Title Associate Controller - Foundations and Real Estate Department FOUNDATION ACCOUNTING Position Number GP018A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary The primary objective of the Associate Controller- Foundations is to provide supervision of the day-to-day financial operations of multiple nonprofit foundations supported by Foundations 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 u2013 Foundations. Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications + Masteru2019s degree in accounting, business or related field from an accredited college or university is required. A bacheloru2019s degree in accounting or finance with equivalent experience to a masteru2019s 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/Associate Controller, or related position. + Considerable supervisory experience including demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others. + Considerable experience in commercial real estate property accounting. Preferred Qualifications + Considerable not-for-profit accounting experience preferred. + Current CPA certification preferred, other relevant certifications accepted. + Considerable experience with MIP Fund Accounting or other fund accounting software. + Considerable experience with Yardi Voyager or other commercial property management software. Conditions of Employment Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire. Job Open Date 03/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Application Review Date Job Close Date 03/27/2026 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 u00a9 consistent with contractoru2019s legal duty to furnish information. ODU Statement Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginiau2019s 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 Virginiau2019s economy. Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents + Recommendation/Reference Letter 1 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 experience with commercial property accounting. (Open Ended Question) + Please describe you experience working with Yardi Voyager or similar commercial property accounting software. (Open Ended Question) + Please describe your experience in supervising people and performing multiple tasks simultaneously. (Open Ended Question) + Please describe your experience maintaining and manipulating large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel. (Open Ended Question)

Created: 2026-03-11