Assistant Controller

Description

Financial Services

Provide management and operational leadership for key
accounting functions within the Controller's Office, including General
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury/Cashiering, and Gift Administration. As
the Assistant Controller, you will support accurate financial reporting,
regulatory compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and effective
financial operations through subordinate managers and cross-functional
partnerships. This role collaborates with Finance, operational departments,
Information Technology, and University stakeholders to resolve accounting
issues, strengthen financial stewardship, improve processes, and support
organizational objectives.

In this role, you will:

* Lead General Accounting, Accounts Payable,
Treasury/Cashiering, and Gift Administration functions through subordinate
managers to support effective financial operations.

* Direct monthly and year-end close activities and review revenues, expenses,
statistical data, financial statements, management reports, and supporting
analyses for accuracy and compliance.

* Maintain effective internal financial controls, including safeguarding
assets, segregation of duties, adequate documentation, management review
processes, and compliance with accounting standards.

* Develop, implement, and update departmental policies and procedures for
assigned areas of responsibility to strengthen consistency, compliance, and
operational effectiveness.

* Coordinate external and internal audit activities, manage audit requests, and
ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

* Review reconciliation activities involving cash, receivables, payables, fund
balances, and other financial transactions to support financial accuracy and
integrity.

* Collaborate with Information Technology and operational stakeholders on
accounting, reimbursement, financial reporting systems, system implementations,
upgrades, testing, and process redesign efforts.

* Conduct financial analyses, evaluate operational and financial trends,
identify risks and improvement opportunities, and provide accounting guidance
and recommendations to leadership.

* Direct subordinate managers, establish departmental goals, manage staffing
and budgetary resources, support recruitment and succession planning, and
promote accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Salary Range:

$167,100 to $403,900 annually Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

* Certified Public Accountant license is required.

* 10 or more years of progressively responsible accounting, financial
reporting, finance, or healthcare accounting experience.

* 5 or more years of management experience directing accounting or finance
functions through managers, supervisors, or professional staff.

* Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial
reporting practices, accounting standards, and internal controls.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial data,
identify issues, assess financial risks, and recommend solutions.

* Working knowledge of financial systems, enterprise resource planning systems,
general ledger platforms, and reporting tools.

* Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives, support change
management efforts, and strengthen reporting accuracy, compliance, efficiency,
and internal controls.

* Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

* Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and build collaborative
relationships with leaders, operational departments, and external stakeholders.

Preferred

* Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, or a related field is preferred.

* Certified Management Accountant certification is preferred.

* Healthcare Financial Management Association certification, such as CRCR,
CHFP, or FHFMA, is preferred.