Investment Accountant (Hybrid)

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health-system with its flagship campus in idyllic Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university charged with education, research, and service to the state and nation. The University serves 32,000 students across seven campuses, 8600 first-in-family students, and boasts 25 national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider located in Farmington and delivers award-winning medical education, research, and hospital and clinical services to 1.3 million patients a year.

With record-applications, back-to-back Men's Basketball National Championships, and a strategic location equidistant from Boston and New York City, UConn is poised to continue its meteoric rise as New England's top public University guided by a new strategic plan.

To meet the strategic objectives of the University, UConn Foundation is embarking on a historic campaign to support the University's trajectory. With students at the forefront, the campaign will also elevate faculty, groundbreaking research, sustainability, and a thriving community on campus that fuels the state. We seek the top talent in the country to join Husky Nation and invite inquiries and applications. We are committed to a caring and inclusive work culture, professional and leadership development, and flexibility for high achievers with a passion for higher education.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that will value your unique experiences and identity. We recognize that a true commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires ongoing education and action, and we strive for continued growth each and every day.

We're looking for dedicated professionals to drive success and excellence and exemplify our values of integrity, empathy, kindness, accountability, collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this Investment Accountant position, you will support a wide range of investment accounting and financial analysis activities across all investment asset classes managed by the Foundation, including private assets and other alternative investments. You will report directly to the Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller with dotted line operational responsibilities to the Associate Director of Investments, and so must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

In this role, you will:

• Daily/Weekly Accounting and Operations:
  
  
  
  • Prepare journal entries for investment transactions and changes in market value in accordance with investment guidelines.
  • Monitor for incoming investment-related reporting, download documents, and take action as appropriate.
  • Monitor and coordinate the internal authorizations for capital calls and other activity including wires, trades, and asset transfers. Confirm the release of outgoing wires and receipt of incoming wires.
  • Prepare other miscellaneous cash entries for review and approval.
  • Work with internal partners in preparing and distributing weekly cash forecast.
  
  
  
  
• Monthly/Quarterly Closing and Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Perform reconciliations among custody bank, accounting system, and investment system for all investment accounts; examine transactions in accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy. Work with external investment managers and custody bank to ensure records are accurate and complete.
  • Perform quarterly unitization of investment pool. Prepare for approval the appropriate journal entries to record income, spending, and reinvestment allocations per detailed fund account. Assist in preparation of Endowment Summary Report, market value and spending reports, and other relevant reports, and their dissemination to appropriate Foundation and University partners.
  
  
  
  
• Other Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Oversee onboarding of new investments including opening new accounts and updating investment and accounting systems.
  • Participate in the annual audit by providing external auditors investment-related schedules and related footnotes for the audited financial statements.
  • Provide backup for the Assistant Controller with preparing quarterly financial statements and related schedules.
  • Oversee the preparation of investment-related surveys.
  
  
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership

Provide visible leadership across the entire organization by engaging in organization-wide activities such as department meetings, all-staff meetings, and staff events.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be a champion for inclusion and diversity both internally and externally.
• Possess strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Possess knowledge of financial systems, such as Financial Edge/FENXT
• Possess working knowledge of GAAP compliance.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate integrity in dealing with confidential information.
• Be able to work to the demands of the position which may exceed a 40-hour work week.

Education and Experience

We provide a broad set of requirements to be inclusive of people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you think you have the skills for the position, we want to hear from you. Even if this is not the right role, we may know of opportunities elsewhere or have future opportunities that better match your skill set.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and/or investment information systems. Prior experience with FinancialEdge NXT and/or MSCI Total Plan (formerly Caissa) a plus (and may substitute for one year of related experience above).
• Working knowledge of investment custody relationships.
• General knowledge of various principles of accounting for investments.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $75,000+. It will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also placing an emphasis on internal equity.

Benefits:

Benefits start from day one. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans and will make an annual contribution to your health savings account if enrolled in one of the high-deductible health plans offered by the Foundation.

In addition, there are a few other perks to being a UConn Foundation employee:

• We offer a generous contribution to your 403(b) retirement plan to help you plan for retirement.
• We place an emphasis on work/life balance. In addition to a hybrid schedule, you will receive thirteen paid holidays, five weeks of paid time off per calendar year, and additional sick time.
• We invest in your professional development. Aside from opportunities to participate in various trainings, committees, and conferences throughout the year, you will also be eligible for tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.

Please inform a Human Resources Representative if you need any assistance completing any forms or participating in any part of the application process due to a disability.