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Classification Title Development Officer
Classification Code UP17
Pay Grade 0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Department Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Position Type POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule Varies
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
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Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
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Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Keen understanding of organizational dynamics.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FTE-S01221P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/14/2026
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109
Classification Title Development Officer
Classification Code UP17
Pay Grade 0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No
Subject to Credit Check No
Internal Title Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Department Chanticleer Athletic Foundation
Position Type POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time Full-Time
Basis 12 mo.
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule Varies
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Chief Executive Officer – Chanticleer Athletic Foundation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree preferred, with five (5) years experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
-
Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
-
Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Keen understanding of organizational dynamics.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FTE-S01221P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 12/14/2026
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/123109
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Who's Hiring
- H&R Block197
- US Department of Veterans Affairs88
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- Education88
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group chief accountant jobs.
- CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification
- Demonstrated experience producing consolidated financial statements for a multi-entity group
- Proficiency in IFRS and U.S. GAAP, including intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation
- Hands-on experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platform
- Minimum of eight to ten years in accounting with progressive responsibility toward a senior or group-level role
- Experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals
Tips for Your Group Chief Accountant Job Search
Quantify your consolidation experience clearly
Hiring managers want to see the scope of your consolidation work. State the number of entities you have consolidated, the currencies involved, and the reporting frameworks you used. Vague claims about 'group reporting experience' get screened out quickly at this level.
Align your resume to the reporting framework
Some employers operate under IFRS, others under U.S. GAAP, and many manage both. Read each job description carefully and mirror its stated framework in your resume headline and summary. A mismatch signals you have not read the posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists group chief accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies at a consolidation inflection point
Companies that have recently completed acquisitions, spun off divisions, or converted their ERP system are actively looking for strong group accountants. Filtering for employers in those situations puts you in front of genuine, urgent hiring need rather than backfill roles.
Prepare a worked example of a close cycle fix
Interviewers at the CFO level almost always ask about month-end or year-end close improvements you have led. Have a specific example ready: what the problem was, the root cause, what you changed, and the measurable outcome. Generic answers about 'streamlining processes' do not hold up.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At group chief accountant level, the number of reporting entities, direct reports, and system ownership materially affect your workload and career trajectory. Before accepting an offer, confirm the full scope of the role in writing so there are no surprises after your start date.
Group Chief Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most group chief accountants?
The companies hiring the most group chief accountants right now include H&R Block, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large multinationals and private equity-backed companies managing complex group structures.
How many group chief accountant jobs are remote?
About 36% of group chief accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and cross-functional nature of the role. Fully remote arrangements are most common in companies with distributed subsidiary structures, where the group accountant is already coordinating across locations and time zones rather than working from a single headquarters.
How do you become a group chief accountant?
Start by qualifying with a recognized professional accounting credential, then build several years of experience in a statutory or management accounting role that includes multi-entity work. Progress into a group reporting or consolidations position, deepen your IFRS or GAAP technical knowledge, and take on team leadership responsibility. Most group chief accountants reach the role after a decade of progressively senior accounting experience.
Can you get a group chief accountant job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a group chief accountant role with limited experience is uncommon because the position requires ownership of consolidated reporting and senior stakeholder management, but there are realistic entry points. Targeting group reporting analyst or senior group accountant roles at a large company builds the technical foundation you need. Demonstrating strong ERP skills and exposure to multi-entity consolidations, even in a supporting capacity, makes the step up more achievable.
What does the group chief accountant interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening call from HR focused on your career history and reporting framework experience. A technical interview with the CFO or financial controller follows, covering consolidation mechanics, intercompany eliminations, and close cycle challenges you have handled. Many employers then run a case study or technical exercise before a final round with senior leadership to assess commercial judgment and stakeholder communication.
Where can I find and apply to group chief accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to group chief accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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