Professional Accountant 3 - Controllers

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Supports the goals and objectives of Office of Controller by developing and implementing procedures to improve compliance with institutional and Federal/State regulations as it relates to accounting practices for the University. Prepares and reviews reconciliations and journal entries. Analyzes, balances and researches financial data discrepancies.

• Identifies problem areas with the insight to recognize potential areas of non-compliance and makes recommendations for policies and procedures and actively seek to build, improve and adapt methods and directives in order to enhance and promote University compliance while supporting the University's initiatives.
• Prepares and reviews reconciliations of accounts and sub-ledgers, journal entries, supporting schedules and other work papers, as well as analyzes balances and researches discrepancies in financial data as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibility.
• May assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial information. Creates notes to the Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis and other required reports as assigned.
• Evaluates, develops and recommends to leadership policies/procedures to properly record financial transactions and maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP, University policies and State regulations.
• Works with the University community and outside constituents to develop and implement strategies, procedures and processes based on best practices to improve customer service standards. Responds to and resolves issues efficiently and effectively.
• May have responsibility for banking and/cash management duties as assigned.
• Interprets fiscal and accounting administrative rules and policies. Makes recommendations on new and improved programs to effectively manage fiscal and accounting administration.
• Serves as a liaison between the Office of the Controller and the University community.
• Supervises staff as assigned.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business field to include a minimum of 6 credits in Accounting, and four (4) years of directly-related accounting experience; OR Master's degree in Accounting or related business field or an MBA, and two (2) years of directly-related accounting experience.

• Experience with People Soft or similar ERP/GL system is a plus.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel desired.

Administrative

$70,000 to $75,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the…