The University of Oregon is seeking an Assistant Director for Business Management to oversee financial operations and foster collaboration within its Alumni Association. Based in Eugene, OR, this role offers relocation assistance and a hybrid schedule blending flexibility with impactful on-site engagement. You will maintain strong oversight of portfolios ranging from $100K to $22M, supporting UO’s mission to engage alumni and advance strategic goals. Reporting to the Director of Compliance and UOAA Business Management, you’ll lead day-to-day financial operations, act as a key liaison, and support strategic initiatives. With a new president, provost, and strategic plan, the university is energized with ambition, making this a perfect opportunity to step up, bring your perspective, and make your mark!

Another Source’s client, University of Oregon, is recruiting an Assistant Director for Finance and Business Operations to join their Administrative Services team in Eugene, OR.   

Internally titled: Assistant Director, UOAA Business Management.  We have this posted as an Assistant Director for Accounting and Business Operations as well to align with the role's focus areas.

Here’s a little about the University of Oregon and the position they are recruiting for:  

The University of Oregon (UO), a flagship public research institution in Eugene, is known for academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. Serving over 20,000 students, UO is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) and is committed to fostering creativity, discovery, and interdisciplinary education. 

The Administrative Services Department supports UO’s mission by providing specialized services in budgeting, payroll, human resources, and more to units across campus. A metrics-driven, people-first team, Administrative Services ensures efficient and sustainable administrative processes that empower departments, schools, and colleges to thrive. Learn more about the department here: https://adminservices.uoregon.edu/  

About the role:  
The Assistant Director, UOAA Business Management serves as a key leader supporting the University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA), a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Acting as a liaison between the UOAA and the university, this role ensures smooth collaboration and effective financial management.

This position reports to the Director of Compliance and UOAA Business Management and oversees day to day financial operations for portfolio's ranging from $100,000 to $22 million across 60+ external accounts.  The role ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations, university policies, and accounting standards, while also supervising the accounting and gift/membership processing teams.

What you will be doing: 

• Manage UOAA portfolios ranging from $100,000 to $22 million, including 60+ external association and chapter accounts. 

• Oversee accounting cycles, including general ledger maintenance, revenue recognition, expenditures, assets, and liabilities. 

• Serve as the final approver of all financial transactions and entries within the system. 

• Ensure adherence to UOAA bylaws, university policies, GAAP, state and federal regulations, and data use/service agreements. 

• Act as a key liaison with the UOAA board, University of Oregon Foundation (UOF), and external agencies.

• Supervise the accounting and gift/membership processing teams, ensuring accurate month-end closings and financial reporting. 

• Provide comprehensive budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Exercise signature authority for UOAA's bank, expense, and merchant accounts.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and provide timely analysis.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Driector.

What we would like to see from you: 

• Bachelor's degree in a financial field.  

• Five years of experience in non-profit accounting, fiscal management, analysis budgeting, or related fields, including interpreting FASB, GAAP, and IRS regulations.

• Two years of supervisory experience OR five years of lead staff experience. 

What’s in it for you:  

The University of Oregon provides a competitive benefits package to all eligible employees that includes options best suited to their needs and the needs of their family. 

The insurance benefits, retirement plan choices, wellness programs, and other services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and important factors in encouraging a healthy work-life balance at the UO. Learn more here! https://hr.uoregon.edu/quick-summary-benefits  

The anticipated budgeted salary is $80,000 - $93,600 DOE. Relocation assistance is available. 

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