Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

TITLE

Controller

Finance and Administration

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Staff-12 months

TBD

37.5 hours per week

On-Site-Main Campus

Full-Time

Exempt

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Controller provides leadership and effective management of the University's accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the University's annual financial statements in accordance with applicable GASB reporting standards; coordinating financial, governmental, and compliance audits; ensuring the integrity of financial records and internal controls; and supporting the implementation and effective use of financial systems in University operations and financial and management reporting.

The Controller provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff and collaborates with departments across the University to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations.

Provide leadership and direction to support the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions and coordinate the effective alignment of functional areas, including general accounting, fixed asset accounting, grant accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury management.

Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff and promote effective performance, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Actively manage daily and long-term cash flow analysis to ensure adequate liquidity and maximize opportunities for the short-term investment of temporarily unused operating cash.

Prepare and analyze operational and financial reports to provide timely and accurate information regarding the University's financial position, including cash position, investment returns, and receivables management.

Conduct ongoing general ledger account analyses to identify factors affecting the University's financial condition and provide information to support sound financial and operational decision-making.

Provide leadership for the ongoing implementation, development, and effective use of Banner financial systems and related reporting tools.

Collaborate with Banner Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, and other appropriate University personnel to support system functionality, data integrity, reporting, and process improvements.

Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits and serve as a primary University contact for audit-related matters.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, accounting standards, grant requirements, and University policies and procedures.

Prepare for and participate in Finance Staff, Board of Regents, Foundation Investment Committee, and other meetings as assigned.

Review asset and liability account reconciliations in preparation for year-end closing procedures and annual audits.

Coordinate year-end closing procedures and oversee the preparation of annual financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit work papers.

Prepare financial reports required for state reimbursement, audit purposes, and other University financial reporting requirements.

Provide leadership in ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and the integrity of the University's financial records.

Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor financial and internal control systems, procedures, and processes.

Interact professionally with banks, auditors, governmental agencies, grant administrators, and other University departments regarding accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial management matters.

Monitor changes in accounting standards, governmental regulations, grant requirements, and other regulatory developments affecting accounting procedures, financial reporting, governmental funding, and audit requirements, and implement appropriate changes as needed.

Identify and implement professional development opportunities for assigned staff and provide training regarding accounting procedures,…