Assistant Controller

Otterbein University • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

Otterbein University is in search of an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller provides financial leadership for Business Services and the university community. They bring knowledge, experience and integrity to maintain accurate financial data, guide and direct staff, produce tax returns and create useful and timely financial reports. Their excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong interpersonal and customer service approach make them successful in this role. This is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred, audit experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in higher education, non-profit and/or public accounting.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong background in use of technology and analytical tools.
• Knowledge and proven experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and their capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage details, organize and prioritize.
• Strong accounting, analytical and process planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to manage confidential data appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Banner experience preferred.
• Tax experience desirable.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the Business Service areas of accounting, payables, payroll, procurement and student accounts.
• Directly supervise accounts payable and procurement staff.
• Responsible for all payroll tax remittances, quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliations and tax return filings.
• Prepares University financial statements including reconciliations, sub-schedules, balance sheet, cash flow and footnotes.
• Participates in the annual financial audit. Coordinates with external auditors and university staff. Prepares audit requests, bank confirmations, annuity and trust schedules and reconciliation of fixed assets. Reviews all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepares Form 990 and 990T by working closely with the Controller and Senior Accountant to compile necessary information, coordinate with external tax accountants on finalizing the returns. Arrange for review by the Board of Trustees Audit and Risk Committee.
• Oversees all capital plant and fixed asset financial processes. Sets up new projects and coordinates with departments on funding, monitors GL for capital expenditures, prepares depreciation schedules. Works with CFO and Risk Manager on insurance claims by collecting all financial information.
• Provides leadership for accounts payable including reviewing and approving invoices, coordinating with IT to maintain the Chrome River system, and assist with processing as needed. Help develop policies and procedures. Oversee training. Coordinate 1099 reporting.
• Participate in redesign of university procurement process.
• Banking responsibilities include direct deposit files for payroll and AP, domestic and international wires, maintaining relationships with banking partners, coordinating bank and investment access for approved personnel.
• Performs chart of accounts maintenance in Banner by setting up new funds, indexes and accounts.
• Maintains accounting records and audit work papers in compliance with record retention policies.
• Develops and maintains Business Office related procedure manuals for the University.
• Prepares, reviews and approves journal entries.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition benefit to employee, spouse or domestic partner and dependents.
• Accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 days paid sick time.
• 12 paid holidays plus bonus days.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance to you, dependents or domestic partner.
• Life Insurance.
• Defined contribution retirement plan.
• and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree