Assistant Controller

Role Overview

The Assistant Controller will help supervise and manage the Controller's Office, providing leadership across core accounting and financial operations to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of University resources.

What You Will Do

The role will support monthly/quarterly and year-end close, financial analysis and reporting, general accounting operations, tax compliance, treasury/banking coordination, travel operations, and financial systems/data control across ERP platforms (Workday and Banner).

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, a customer service orientation, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. They will also have experience with automated accounting/financial/reporting systems, advanced knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards, and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws, IRS code, and other regulations pertaining to not-for-profit organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Substantive and progressively responsible experience and expertise in an accounting or finance role
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Substantive experience with preparation of annual financial statements and coordination of annual audits
• Demonstrated management level experience, directing daily operations and managing personnel
• Experience with automated accounting/financial/reporting systems
• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing standards as they relate to not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities with diversified, complex investment portfolios
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal laws, IRS code, UPMIFA, and other regulations pertaining to not-for-profit organizations
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to independently interpret and apply principles guiding accounting and financial reporting
• Strong proficiency with a variety of software applications, particularly MS Office with advanced competency with Excel and Word, automated accounting, enterprise and report writing systems

Benefits

• Healthcare
• PTO
• Retirement
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness
• Remote flexibility
• Bonus/commission
• Paid holidays