Associate Controller
About The Position
The Controller's Office provides centralized support and oversight for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business process management, financial reporting, payroll, travel and other business payments and reimbursements ensuring compliance with UNC System, NC State, and federal regulations and policies in addition to GAAP. The Associate Controller position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance/Controller and is responsible for managing a high-performance accounting team accountable for financial reporting, tax compliance, debt service, fixed assets, cash management, and endowment/gift accounting activities in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, GASB, IRS, University of North Carolina System, and NC State policies, procedures and regulations.
Requirements
- CPA Certification required
- Strong work ethic
- Strong analytical skills
- Supervisory experience
- Advanced Excel experience
- Business Process Improvement experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a complex financial setting, preferably in a higher education and/or government entity
- Experience with an integrated accounting software, preferably Banner
- Knowledge of North Carolina State business and audit practices preferred
- Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in a related field with 7 to 10 years of progressive full-time experience in accounting and/or financial auditing
- CPA certification required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of North Carolina State business and audit practices preferred
- Master's degree preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
