Department: 321100 - Finance Office
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in leading the University's accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the University's financial reporting. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting office, supervising accounting staff, maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FASB, Uniform Guidance, and other applicable federal and state regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Assistant Controller serves as a strategic partner to departments across the University by providing financial guidance, strengthening internal controls, improving business processes, and ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently.
Essential Duties
Financial Reporting and General Accounting
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in leading the University's accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the University's financial reporting. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting office, supervising accounting staff, maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and FASB, Uniform Guidance, and other applicable federal and state regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Assistant Controller serves as a strategic partner to departments across the University by providing financial guidance, strengthening internal controls, improving business processes, and ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently.
Essential Duties
Financial Reporting and General Accounting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.