Assistant Controller

Requisition

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Assistant Controller

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Controller

Division of Finance and Operations

03/19/2026

Yes

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business. Master’s degree in Accounting or Business desired. Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred but not required. At least six years of professional accounting experience required, including five years of experience in a managerial accounting position. An emphasis in fund accounting is preferred.

Performs highly responsible professional work in the area of accounting control, reconciliation, and accounting processes. Provides professional support to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller.

Performs and coordinates advanced and professional managerial and accounting duties with administrative responsibility. Analyzes and updates established policies and procedures. Under limited direction, recommends, implements, and controls accounting policies and procedures, and coordinates and operates accounting, data control, and surplus property/inventory functions of the University. Monitors and reviews all accounting entries and processes. Makes and/or provides instructions to staff for making corrections and adjusting entries on all accounts.

Analyzes and assists in cash management, financial planning, and appropriation management. Leads functional analysis related to upgrades and development of computerized accounting systems. Interviews, hires, and evaluates personnel within functional area. Coordinates and conducts training for staff and University personnel. May serve as Controller in their absence. Assists in maintaining continuous compliance with federal, state and university requirements for accurate, timely records and reporting on expenditures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, students, faculty, staff, and other public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to evaluate, organize and delegate work to maximize efficient resources. Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned. Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.

Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report