Assistant Controller

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform key role as administrator and user of financial systems for accounting functions.
Review and approve journal entries for accuracy and proper supporting documentation.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations.
Coordinate preparation of annual financial statements including audit by external audit firm.
Review business asset transactions for capitalization and maintain fixed asset records.
Assist with cash management activities.
Prepare and/or review various financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in the review, development, and implementation of financial reporting and compliance policies, practices, and procedures.
Read current regulations and publications; attend professional development conferences, seminars, and workshops to stay current on accounting rules and regulations applicable to the University.
Respond to questions, conduct research, and provide advice regarding accounting transactions and the associated financial impact.
Maintain process documentation for areas of responsibility.
Provide leadership and oversight within the department.
Assist with administrative functions of the Controller’s Office.
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Controller

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Functional supervision is exercised over various staff responsible for general accounting, grant accounting, and financial reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required in a business-related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance or related field.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles related to university and/or non-profit entities.
Experience with financial reporting systems, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft applications, specifically Excel.
Good problem-solving skills, analytical ability, organization skills, written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in business or public administration, finance, or related field.
CPA or other professional certification.
Prior experience in a higher education setting.
Implementation of or experience with Workday or other university ERP system software.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
Duties are generally performed on campus, generally inside, and not exposed to adverse conditions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.