Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller will manage, supervise, and provide oversight for the accounting and reporting functions of the University and assist the Controller in the day-to-day operation of the Business Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of the monthly close checklist
• Track and review reconciliations
• Review journal entries and accounting schedules
• Maintain audit documentation and schedules
• Ensure subsidiary systems reconcile to the general ledger
• Assist auditors in the preparation of the annual 990 tax return, 1098-T, and 1099 Forms.
• Assist with the annual audit and preparation of the year-end financial statements.
• Develop system-generated financial reports.
• Ensure that GAAP requirements are implemented and enforced.
• Prepare financial information for annual reports to IPEDS, NCAA, EADA, and various departmental accreditation filings including Middle States.
• Assist the COFO and AVP/Controller in the annual budget preparation and provide department heads with monthly budget vs. actual analysis
• Co-lead with the AVP/Controller to review the integration of subsidiary systems to Great Plains
• Maintain chart of accounts; adding and deleting accounts as appropriate while maintaining reporting integrity along functional category lines.
• Open and close fiscal and reporting periods ensuring entries are booked within the proper periods.
• Prepare and/or supervise Perkins Loans reconciliations.
• Supervise and support the work of the Senior Accountant, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting; a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration/Management with relevant work experience also considered
• CPA desirable but not required
• Must have higher education or non