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The University Controller serves as a key member of the finance leadership team and oversees all accounting functions, including general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and financial compliance. The Controller works closely with university leadership, faculty, and staff to support financial planning and decision‑making, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and promoting operational efficiency.
Duties and Job Responsibilities
Develops, documents, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the processing of financial information for the University including stateside, self‑support, and other trusts.
Ensures internal policies and procedures meet all Federal, State, and CSU requirements as well as applicable GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards. Assesses the impact of substantive changes in regulations, legislation, and CSU policies; advises leadership of changes that could impact the University; implements appropriate modifications to internal policies and practices.
Manages monthly accounting functions such as journal entries, reconciliations, and requests for reimbursement of state funds.
Responsible for annual financial reports including necessary year‑end journal entries, as well as year‑end account reconciliations and summary reports.
Prepares and submits all required reports throughout the year, as well as generating ad‑hoc reports.
Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
Monitors cash flows through bank and accounts payable transaction reviews. Collaborates with the Bursar’s office and grants and contracts regarding fund drawdown timing and disbursements.
Advises VP of Fiscal Affairs and management on all accounting, tax, financial and internal control matters.
Provides advice and support to faculty and staff on University accounting and financial matters, including training, as appropriate.
Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to financing and financial reporting, evaluates their impact upon University activities, and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Identifies potential opportunities for improved efficiency and/or strengthened financial controls and assists the department directors in implementing corrective processes and procedures, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration and 10 years of professional accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Professional certification, such as CPA.
Experience in a state agency or university accounting environment.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Location and Compensation Leesburg, GA – Salary range: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00
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University Controller
role at
Inside Higher Ed
The University Controller serves as a key member of the finance leadership team and oversees all accounting functions, including general accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and financial compliance. The Controller works closely with university leadership, faculty, and staff to support financial planning and decision‑making, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and promoting operational efficiency.
Duties and Job Responsibilities
Develops, documents, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to the processing of financial information for the University including stateside, self‑support, and other trusts.
Ensures internal policies and procedures meet all Federal, State, and CSU requirements as well as applicable GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards. Assesses the impact of substantive changes in regulations, legislation, and CSU policies; advises leadership of changes that could impact the University; implements appropriate modifications to internal policies and practices.
Manages monthly accounting functions such as journal entries, reconciliations, and requests for reimbursement of state funds.
Responsible for annual financial reports including necessary year‑end journal entries, as well as year‑end account reconciliations and summary reports.
Prepares and submits all required reports throughout the year, as well as generating ad‑hoc reports.
Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.
Monitors cash flows through bank and accounts payable transaction reviews. Collaborates with the Bursar’s office and grants and contracts regarding fund drawdown timing and disbursements.
Advises VP of Fiscal Affairs and management on all accounting, tax, financial and internal control matters.
Provides advice and support to faculty and staff on University accounting and financial matters, including training, as appropriate.
Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to financing and financial reporting, evaluates their impact upon University activities, and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Identifies potential opportunities for improved efficiency and/or strengthened financial controls and assists the department directors in implementing corrective processes and procedures, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration and 10 years of professional accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
Professional certification, such as CPA.
Experience in a state agency or university accounting environment.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Location and Compensation Leesburg, GA – Salary range: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00
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