Controller, University

Job Summary

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a University Controller with demonstrated leadership ability. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance, the University Controller is responsible for overseeing the effective management, accountability, and safeguarding of the financial assets of the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Administration. The position is an integral part of the University's central administration.

• Ensure financial accountability and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management.
• Approve the development and monitoring of effective financial policies and procedures for the University and communicate requirements to the campus community.
• Oversee and participate in preparing financial statements, establishing and maintaining internal controls, coordinating the external financial statement audit, and communicating with System Administration.
• Coordinate intercompany transactions with other NSHE System Controllers, manage account analysis and reconciliation, and review accounting adjustments, budget overrides, and supplier payments.
• Oversee compliance within the Business and Finance unit by developing policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and University requirements, training staff, and monitoring and resolving issues.
• Support the development and management of computer systems for finance and administrative processes.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate professional accounting staff in the Controller’s Office and serve in place of the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance when needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience, OR Master’s Degree and five (5) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience.
• Progressively responsible financial management experience to include college/university or governmental accounting; progressively responsible supervisory experience; and preparing, analyzing and presenting financial statements or related.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

The typical salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000. Salary is based on related education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Retirement:
The university offers a retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution matched by the University. Employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible.

The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).