Assc Controller

PositionTitle: Assc Controller

Employee Classification: Assc Controller

College/Division: Administration and Finance

Department: 530465ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt

Summary: NMSU Accounting & Finance invites you to apply for the position of Associate Controller.

Classification Summary:
Under limited direction recommends implements and controls accounting policies and procedures and coordinates and operates accounting taxation data control accounts payable and contract and grant functions of the university or major division thereof. Prepares consolidated financial statements and reports. Exercises broad supervision of unrestricted and restricted fiscal activity to ensure sufficient fiscal controls to safeguard institutional funds while allowing the institution to accomplish its programmatic missions.

Classification Standard Duties:
Oversees the overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position. Responsible for the coordinationaccuracyand integrity of all financial reporting: statements annual reports audit activities and others. Provides direction and assistance to university organizations regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures implementation of new practices and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. Maintains current knowledge of and implements changes based on university policies and procedures federal policies and directives and current accounting practices which directly or indirectly impact the university. Designs establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organizations goals and objectives; Oversees the supervision of personnel which includes: work allocation training promotion and enforcementof internal procedures and controls and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Establishes and implements short and longrange organizational goals objectives strategic plans policies and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and effects required improvement changes. Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policymaking committees. Oversees approves and implements computer software hardware and networks and provides leadership in the management design and development of automated financial management systems which support the research fiscal and operational functions of the institution. Plans develops and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization. May serve as the universitys audit coordinator. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five 5 years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in federal state local accounting laws and university policies and procedures. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and university financial policies and procedures. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of fiscal controls related to the safeguarding of institutional funds. Knowledge of organizational structure workflow and operating procedures. Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports comparisons impacts and/or projections.; SKILLS:Organizing and coordinating skills. Employee development and performance management skills. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in examining and reengineering operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.; ABILITIES:Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports statements and/or projections. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources. Ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Ross Justus

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.