University Controller

Albany State University (ASU) is #Hiring a University Controller

ASU is recruiting a strong leader with sharp business acumen who can align fiscal operations with the University’s strategic vision and ensure operational excellence across all areas of resource management. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at Georgia’s largest HBCU, where academic excellence, student success, and transformative leadership are at the heart of everything we do.

Position Summary

The University Controller serves as the chief accounting officer and plays a critical leadership role in the strategic management of the University’s central financial operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the University’s financial systems and reporting, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the finance leadership team, the Controller oversees all accounting functions, including general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and financial compliance. The Controller works closely with university leadership, faculty, and staff to support financial planning and decision-making, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and promote operational efficiency.

Key Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Develops, documents, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the processing of financial information for the University including stateside, self-support, and other trusts.
• Ensures internal policies and procedures comply with all Federal, State, USG, and University requirements as well as applicable GAAP and GASB standards. Assesses the impact of substantive changes in regulations, legislation, and University policies; advises leadership of changes that could impact the University; implements appropriate modifications to internal policies and practices.
• Manages monthly accounting functions such as journal entries, reconciliations, and requests for reimbursement of state funds.
• Responsible for annual financial reports including necessary year-end journal entries, as well as year-end account reconciliations and summary reports. 
• Prepares and submits all required reports throughout the year, as well as generating ad hoc reports.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
• Monitors cash flows through bank and accounts payable transaction reviews.
• Collaborates with the Bursar's office and grants and contracts regarding fund drawdown timing and disbursements.
• Advises Vice President for Finance and administration and senior management on all accounting, tax, financial and internal control matters.
• Provides advice and support to faculty and staff on University accounting and financial matters, including training, as appropriate.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to financing and financial reporting, evaluates their impact upon University activities, and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Identify potential opportunities for improved efficiency and/or strengthened financial controls and assist the department directors in implementing corrective processes and procedures, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial regulations and university accounting practices.
• Knowledge of applicable software such as PeopleSoft and Banner.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB and university financial policies.

Skills

• Skilled in mentoring and training.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in collaboration.

Abilities

• Ability to recognize and implement efficiencies in processes and procedures.
• Ability to research and validate data.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and support schedules.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• At least 10 years of professional accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a state agency or university accounting environment.

Proposed Salary

• Compensation is competitive and will be based on the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

Required Documents

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• List of three professional references with contact information.

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