Assistant Controller

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fahrenheit Advisors has been retained by The University of Lynchburg to recruit an Assistant Controller.

The University of Lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university where students gain a greater heart for humanity and a mindset of individual growth. Here thought-provoking learning ignites change in each individual and the world.

Founded in 1903 a handful of professors instructed fewer than 60 students in the halls of a former resort hotel. There were eight people in the first graduating class. Since then weve grown as a community and as a university with over 2500 students and more than 20000 alumni around the world. We evolved from a small liberal arts college to a comprehensive university in 2018. At every turn we ask ourselves: How can we best serve our students In turn we ask our students: How can you best serve the world

As a staff member of the University of Lynchburg the Assistant Controller is an integral part of ensuring that we are supporting students and employees in doing work that is meaningful within our communities.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the university by managing the day-to-day accounting functions ensuring compliance with financial regulations and leading the preparation of financial statements and reports. This role requires strong leadership technical accounting expertise fund accounting expertise and the ability to collaborate across departments to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

Assist in the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and university policies.
Coordinates the annual audit process including preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors.
Review and analyze financial reports to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Complete annual surveys and reports (FISAPIPEDSNCAA EADA & AIES).
Reconcile Financial aid accounts and request cash draw downs.

Accounting Operations

Oversee general ledger and trial balance integrity journal entries account reconciliations bank accounts fixed assets and all month- quarter- and year-end close processes. Provide financial data to support departmental annual reporting.

Compliance and Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with federal state and institutional financial regulations.
Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard university assets and support operational efficiency.

Systems and Technology

Maintains and enhances financial systems and software.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to streamline financial operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in higher education non-profit organizations or complex financial environments is preferred.
Knowledge of fund accounting principles and methods.
Minimum of 5 years Supervisory experience required.

Skills:

Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
Strong proficiency in financial systems integrated accounting software Google Sheets and Excel.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability for accessing information and making informed decisions.
Leading and mentoring staff.
Strong leadership and oral/written communication abilities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Fahrenheit Advisors has been retained by The University of Lynchburg to recruit an Assistant Controller.The University of Lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university where students gain a greater heart for humanity and a mindset of individual growth. Here thought-provoking learning ignit...