Controller

Primary Purpose of the Position

This position serves as the Chief Accounting Officer and Internal Control Officer of the University, supervising units responsible for the above activities and being the point of contact for all financial accounting activities for the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial reporting, fixed assets, financial statement preparation, most financial reconciliations, and Foundation and Endowment Accounting.
• Captures annual Financial Statements and coordinates annual audit.
• Ensures daily operation of all subordinate units, directly supervises two staff members who serve as supervisors of their respective areas, approves journal entries, prepares financial analysis and reports, accurately reports financial data, and performs other financial analyses as needed.
• Collaborates with individuals across the University at all levels and roles to ensure the University’s financial policies, procedures, operations, and practices are effective and efficient.
• Exercises broad supervision of unrestricted and restricted fiscal activity to ensure sufficient fiscal controls to safeguard institutional funds while allowing the institution to accomplish its programmatic missions.
• Oversees major system development projects that impact financial reporting.
• Safeguards financial compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements, including GASB and FASB, for the University.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or other discipline related to the area of assignment with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework and three years of professional accounting experience, of which at least one is supervisory; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of assets and funds management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal and State financial laws, regulations, and operating guidelines as they pertain to public institutions of higher education, and the ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prioritizes meeting schedules and deadlines related to the role and demonstrates flexibility in approaching tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• A CPA certificate and/or a Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance or another related discipline is preferred.