Assistant Controller

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The Assistant Controller reports to the Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance & Controller. This position provides leadership and coordination of the implementation and maintenance of all general accounting auxiliary accounting cash accounts payable travel capital assets and tax reporting processes. This person also assists in leading the campus accounting and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards. Alongside the Controller this position collaborates with other key campus stakeholders to ensure effective accounting reporting compliance and internal controls are in place that support high performance and goal achievement.

Essential Duties:

Assists the Controller with managing and directing accounting financial reporting tax reporting cash accounts payable travel financial systems auxiliary reporting and capital assets.
Ensures policies procedures systems and internal controls are based on required accounting standards and best practices and supports the strategic goals of a leading research university and/or academic medical center.
Manages the accurate and timely completion of internal and external financial reports.
Ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).
Leads the monthly financial close and manages the accurate and timely entry of all financial transactions into the enterprise accounting system.
Collaborates with the Financial Systems Grants & Contracts Accounting Information Technology Payroll Human Resources Student Financial Services and campus stakeholders on a regular basis on financial system projects and implementations.
Coordinates and manages external audit with the University Internal Audit Department to provide financial information for internal audits.
Identifies opportunities to innovate streamline and improve financial processes.
Assists the Controller with establishing and monitoring an appropriate financial and reporting internal control structure.
Assists with the recruiting training and supervision of Financial Services staff levels and develops projections to meet operational needs.
Develops and implements policies and procedures.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 18 hours accounting course work AND:

60 months professional accounting experience.

Equivalency/Substitution:Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of assets and funds management principles methods and of internal control structures and enterprise risks assessment.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Federal and State financial laws regulations and operating guidelines as they pertain to the university.
Knowledge and understanding of the mission goals organization and operational/financial infrastructure of a public university.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse to foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to review and assess the operational and financial viability of new and existing contractual arrangements.
Ability to develop plan and implement short- and long-range goals.
Strong analytical and organizational planning skills and basic human resources development and management skills.

Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Working Conditions:

Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listens. Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion. Use of computer and telephone.
Environmental: Standard Office Environment

Supervision: 5 - Financial Services Staff

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Required AttachmentsDocuments required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your docu...