Job Description

Job Description
The Assistant Controller is responsible for developing monthly financial reporting, facilitating the annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring the University’s financial performance against the budget and other measurements, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and assisting the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Controller in recommending tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for modeling revenue and expenses, trend and variance analysis, data mining, develop financial scorecards and dashboards, and provide support to Vice Presidents. Academic Deans, Directors and Budget Managers in matters pertaining to their respective financial results and budgets.

Assist the Controller with the monthly closing and preparation of the monthly financial statements.
Responsible for the University budget software, including reporting, maintain user security, provide use training, and maintain the general ledger hierarchy.
Coordinate the annual operating and capital budget process in conjunction with the CFO.
In collaboration with the Controller and CFO, lead the annual, quarterly and monthly financial modeling and forecasting.
Oversee and coordinate position (salaries and benefits) control with Human Resources and Payroll Services for the University’s operating budget.
Develop and create standardized financial reports for operational budget managers to assist in monitoring their operations.
Collect and analyze current and past financial data, perform variance analysis including key metrics, identify trends and create reports to support leadership decisions.
Assist with the evaluation of financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budgets and other measurements, investigate variances, and presentation of results.
Collaborate with the CFO and Controller in modeling revenue and expenses for academic and non-academic programs and the various responsibility center units.
Calculate the annual academic and non-academic program gross profit margins and administrative overhead allocation.
Collaborate with the CFO and Controller to identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, operational processes and internal controls, tools, and scorecards and dashboards.
Assist with preparation of miscellaneous surveys as requested.
Serve on various University committees or task forces as identified, including serving as liaison to the Institutional Budget Committee.
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or Arts in accounting, finance, operations, or a related area from an accredited university or college
Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting and budget management experience
Stay current on financial and cost accounting standards and budgeting methodologies, techniques and processes
Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects, meet deadlines, use sound judgment, and interpret local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations; through self-directed professional readings and attending professional development training
Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; and experience working with large data sets. Understanding of the principles of accounting and standards of internal control
Proficiency in data management systems and computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to assist with the development and implementation of efficient technological applications and workflows as needed
Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills. Sound organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Diplomacy, tact, and discretion are essential
Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision as well as work as part of the team
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant
Master of Business Administration or other related graduate degree
Five (5) plus years of accounting, fund accounting and budget management experience
Experience in public accounting or equivalent experience as an administrator in a university, nonprofit or governmental entity accounting office
Higher education experience
Knowledge of the Ellucian Colleague system
Physical Demands
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From time to time working hours may be modified and exceed the standard work week.
The position may require occasional travel.
This position description is intended to be a general overview of major responsibilities, duties and qualifications necessary to perform the job. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
The position description should be revised in the event there are substantial changes in the work to be done/or the qualifications deemed necessary to perform the job.