Assistant Controller, General Accounting

Job no: 541005
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN

Classification

Title:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience

Job Description:

Provides leadership and direction for accounting staff and student interns by fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused work environment. Oversees performance management, identifies training opportunities, and supports professional development to build individual and team capabilities. Partners with senior leadership and the campus community to cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting the CFO Division's strategic priorities and core values.

Develops and monitors data metrics that support data-driven decision-making and provide meaningful financial and operational insights to leadership.

Oversees the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial data and reporting. Reviews, validates, and approves complex journal entries, interdepartmental transfers, and other high-impact accounting transactions while ensuring compliance with GASB standards and applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements. Manages general ledger operations, commitment control processes, and related accounting functions to maintain the accuracy of the University's financial records.

Oversees general ledger configuration and maintenance within People Soft and collaborates with Workday Financial Data Model teams to ensure alignment with institutional business needs and reporting requirements.

Provides leadership and direction for accounting staff and student interns by fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused work environment. Oversees performance management, identifies training opportunities, and supports professional development to build individual and team capabilities. Partners with senior leadership and the campus community to cultivate a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting the CFO Division's strategic priorities and core values.

Develops and monitors data metrics that support data-driven decision-making and provide meaningful financial and operational insights to leadership.

Oversees the accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial data and reporting. Reviews, validates, and approves complex journal entries, interdepartmental transfers, and other high-impact accounting transactions while ensuring compliance with GASB standards and applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements. Manages general ledger operations, commitment control processes, and related accounting functions to maintain the accuracy of the University's financial records.

Oversees general ledger configuration and maintenance within People Soft and collaborates with Workday Financial Data Model teams to ensure alignment with institutional business needs and reporting requirements.

Provides accounting guidance, training, and operational support to University departments regarding general ledger processes and financial transactions. Promotes a customer-service-centered environment by partnering with campus units, component organizations, and other stakeholders to address needs and improve financial operations. Evaluates business processes to enhance service quality, efficiency, and effectiveness, and resolves complex accounting issues through timely consultation and problem-solving. Builds strong working relationships across the institution by fostering trust, accountability, collaboration, and shared success.

Collaborates with campus partners, professional organizations, and peer institutions to identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that strengthen financial operations. Monitors developments in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidance to support compliance and effective implementation across the University. Ensures the integrity of financial data by developing and enhancing processes, leading the investigation of discrepancies, and directing corrective actions related to general ledger activity.

Supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Commensurate with experience

Licensure as a State of Florida Certified Public Accountant preferred,…