Controller-WSU Foundation (Accounting Officer Senior)

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1. Serve as the lead worker for all financial activities for the Winona State University Foundation to accomplish its goals and missions.Develop define and implement Foundation accounting and operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient and accurate fiscal operations. Oversee accurate gift entries and student work and perform all accounting activities to maintain proper control and uniformity of said procedures. Compute and analyze position of cash flow generate all general ledger transactions and reconciliations. Construct and manage annual WSU Foundation budget. Ensure integrity of all accounting systems and interactions to the general ledger to accommodate for the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Serve as primary point of contact for analysis and discussion of the financial position of the WSU Foundation to internal external state and federal agencies including the independent auditor of the Foundation. Provide services needed to initiate program and business recommendations which exist to support the mission of the Foundation while complying with federal laws state statutes and internal fiscal controls while utilizing generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

2. Provide staff support to the WSU Foundation Finance Audit Committees and Special Project Committee. Serve as liaison and primary support staff to each committee to accomplish the desired goals of each committee. Work closely with the Vice President for University Advancement who is also the Executive Director of the WSU Foundation to establish policies procedures best practices and prepare analysis and produce requested support of each committee. Provide support and direction to the Foundation Assistant to accomplish and prioritize tasks related to meetings and projects of each committee.

3. Database Administrator for the General Ledger system (Financial Edge). Perform as database administrator liaison and/or first point of contact for any issues surrounding the use and results of the general ledger accounting system/software. Ensure interaction between the donor database (Raisers Edge) is fluid and accurate in a timely fashion. Develop implement and train co-workers on how to use the system. Assume all responsibility for the setup design and implementation of the general ledger accounting system and ensures that this software is properly updated and supported. Maintains all data integrity aspects of input and output related to the accounting system.

4. Provide support and leadership to meet and respond to needs of the University. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for University Advancement to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. Activities performed would be providing support to hosting events on behalf of the University Advancement department providing guidance on donor relations stewarding and cultivating donor relations to increase fundraising efforts and opportunities. Providing guidance on departmental needs related to staffing hiring and job priorities.

Salary Range: $29.25-$42.94/hour; dependent upon qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional accounting work experience.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to sufficiently manage the WSU Foundations accounting functions and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and human relations skills required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Foundation Board of Directors benefactors students faculty and staff and other constituents.
• Knowledge of and experience with database administration and computer programs including but not limited to Word Excel Outlook
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and prepare analyze and interpret complex fiscal records and financial reports.
• Must possess demonstrated strong organizational and managerial skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Knowledgeable of IRS state and federal laws regarding fundraising and financial reporting
  

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• Five (5) five years of professional accounting work experience.
• Knowledge of the WSU Foundations accounting structure and principles sufficient to evaluate and present financial data to the Vice President of University Advancement the Foundation Board as well as the auditor
• Working knowledge of financial statistical database and spreadsheet software (Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raisers Edge Crystal Reports Microsoft Access)
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledgeable of IRS state and federal laws regarding fundraising and financial reporting including non-profit accounting.
• Knowledge of budgeting policies and procedures.
  

Other Requirements

1. Thesuccessfulcandidatemustbeabletolawfullyaccept employmentintheUnitedStatesby the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

2. A complete online application will include the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
• Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) - if applicable
• A list of professional references with contact information
  

Posting Information:

Application Deadline: November 24 2025

Appointment Date: As Soon As Possible

Primary Location: Winona Minnesota

Type of Appointment: Probationary

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No) No

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858 Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. U.S. News recognized Winona State as having top-ranking undergraduate programs in nursing engineering psychology business and computer science. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing paddle-boarding hiking and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSUs Rochester campus is located in Minnesotas third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry arts and culture and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State Universitys mission is to enhance the intellectual social cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information visit .

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for Minnesota Association of Professional Employees which can be found at In accordance with Minnesota State policy employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check. The Winona State University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at You may also request a paper copy from University Security by emailing .

Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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