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Position Title: University Controller
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Link: https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/22296
Job Summary:
Assists the CFO and Treasurer in providing broad leadership over the University’s Technical Accounting processes and functions, and in providing collaborative leadership over the monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reporting functions of the University.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Collaboratively leads in the coordination and preparation of quarterly financial statements and board reports while overseeing the broad accounting functions accounting functions that include monitoring and investigation of designated, restricted, operating funds, etc. by tracking expenses, maintaining records and monitoring available balances using fund accounting, budgets and separate funding 2. Monitors and maintains expertise in new laws and regulations relating to FASB pronouncements and IRS exemption codes and regulations impacting the University to ensure compliance in all areas. 3. Financial reconciliations and internal auditing 4. Oversees the coordination of the annual A133 audit 5. Collaborates in the management of direct federal funding that includes drawdowns and required financial reports on awards. 6. Oversees the management of the working chart of accounts, including creation of new funds 7. Oversees the payment of property taxes, IRS filings and outside organization reporting, i.e. form 990, IPEDS, AACOM, etc. 8. Oversees the implementation of accounting processes standard for higher education industry while managing the integrity of the University’s accounting systems and records 9. Oversees the preparation and maintenance of policies and procedures 10. Collaboratively leads the monthly financial closing process 11. View information for proper support and compliance with internal and external practices 12. Provides mentorship and guidance to the Assistant Controller (and other UFS&T Team members) in the areas of financial reporting and technical accounting.
Required Qualifications:
Individuals must possess knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with staff, auditors and any other outside contact. 2. Experience with automated accounting systems. Knowledge of spreadsheet and other accounting software applications. 3. Ability to organize, plan, direct and make sound judgment decisions. Standard Education: Bachelors degree is required with any combination of experience that is in the field of Budget and Accounting. Experience: Minimum of 7 years experience in the Accounting field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Designation)
List comments regarding work hours:
Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM.