Assistant Controller; CPA

Assistant Controller (CPA)

Location: East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Duration: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-4:30 p.m. (with occasional flexibility based on business needs)

Benefits: Yes

Payrate: $39.90/hr on w2

• Think creatively and oversee day‑to‑day accounting and fiscal activities for the University, working closely with the Controller to ensure compliance and successful execution of accounting principles and regulations. Prepare the University’s financial statements for internal and external audits.
• Improve and regulate the University’s cash management system, utilizing prior accounting experience, supervisory skills, critical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and independent decision‑making to support the University and its students.
• Travel about 25% to attend system‑wide meetings and professional development events.

• General Accounting Leadership:
  Responsible for general ledger; fixed assets; cash; inventory; student loan; project accounting; accounts payable; and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
• Cash Management:
  Oversees the University's cash management, monitors cash flow, and maintains detailed knowledge of the State System’s centralized cash management environment.
• Capitalization & Compliance:
  Supervises capitalization of all University property, leases, and projects.
• Audit Liaison & Oversight:
  Serves as liaison to all auditors, including external auditors, internal auditors, the Pennsylvania Auditor General, and the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury. Provides oversight of the University's annual financial statement audit, Single Audit (formerly A‑133), internal audits/reviews, and NCAA Agreed‑Upon Procedures.
• Audit Response Management:
  Coordinates management responses and corrective actions to audit reports and findings, working closely with the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Technology, and other staff.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
  Maintains a system of internal control to ensure all fiscal operations comply with the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors, and federal policies, laws, and regulations, including GASB standards.
• Risk & Insurance:
  Handles all insurance claims for incidents and accidents on campus and maintains a productive relationship with the Bureau of Risk Management.
• Systems & Implementations:
  Coordinates accounting and reporting systems with Information Technology, providing functional support for system implementations and testing.
• ERP & SIS Expertise:
  Maintains thorough working knowledge of the institution’s financial management ERP system and student information system; ensures staff have the required knowledge for their areas of responsibility.
• Transaction Integrity:
  Ensures accurate and timely posting of transactions to the general ledger while safeguarding fiscal integrity in accordance with GAAP and University policies and procedures.
• Special Projects:
  Provides financial expertise to special projects involving institution‑wide initiatives.
• Standards & Guidance:
  Instructs staff on accounting issues and new directives from NACUBO and PASSHE. Stays current on, implements, and provides guidance for new pronouncements of accounting standards and other regulatory issues affecting accounting procedures, financial reporting, governmental funding, and audit issues.
• Reporting:
  Develops and prepares monthly and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Policy Development:
  Reviews and recommends new and/or revised policies related to college finances and student accounts.
• Team Leadership:
  Leads the financial and student accounts staff; identifies and implements professional development opportunities; trains staff on new accounting procedures and system enhancements.
• Other Duties:
  Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
  Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Certification:
  Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

• 7+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• 5+ years of full‑charge supervisory experience, preferably in a…