Job Description

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title

Assistant Controller

Job Grade

Division

Business and Finance

College/Dept

B&F

Department

Controller's Office

Requisition Number

2026-00132

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

M-F, 8am-5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

Yes - partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information

$90,000 - $110,000/year

Pay Schedule

Annually

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting the Controller with the financial accounting functions of the campus. These functions include establishing and maintaining ledgers, accounting principles, practices, internal controls and procedures. This position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial records for two student housing units managed by a third party, calculating and reviewing unrelated business income tax, maintaining accounting records for bond related projects, reviewing journal entries, reviewing accounting reconciliations, assisting with year-end work paper preparation, assisting with year-end reporting and coordination of the annual audits, and researching and implementing accounting technical issues. This position will also assist the Controller in identifying, establishing, and streamlining efficiencies in business processes and other duties as assigned.


Job Duties
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

5-6 years of relevant experience

Required License/Certification

N/A

Required Additional Qualifications:

N/A

Preferred Education

N/A

Preferred Experience

Public Accounting CPA Experience with financial statement preparation

Preferred License/Certification

N/A

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

N/A


Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

Yes

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

No

Drug Screen

No