Assistant Comptroller

Position:                Assistant Comptroller

Department:          Accounting

Status:                   Full-Time
 

Position Summary:

The Assistant Comptroller supports the Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer by coordinating core accounting, audit, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll oversight, cash-flow forecasting, and budget-support activities. The position helps ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information provided to executive administration and the Board of Trustees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the successful completion of the annual financial statement audit by tracking audit requests, managing required deliverables, and serving as a primary University contact for the external auditors.

• Prepare and coordinate assigned audit areas, including net assets, investments, annuities, financial statements, and maintenance of the trial balance.

• Produce financial reporting and analysis for the University’s Board of Trustees and executive administration.

• Oversee proper recording of monthly investment activity to the general ledger for the University’s endowment portfolio of over $270 million.

• Aid in the preparation and submission of University tax forms including Forms 990, 1099-NEC, 1099-Misc, 1099-R, and 1042-S.

• Reconcile and balance intercompany accounts.

• Oversee appropriate accounting for international students’ financial awards and tax reporting.

• Ensure accurate reporting of IPEDS data in a timely manner.

• Supervise the Payroll Coordinator and provide oversight of payroll operations, including the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of payroll processing.

• Identify, plan and coordinate projects that will create efficiencies in the payroll process.

• Provide monthly cash flow model to the Comptroller and CFO.

• Monitor compliance with approved policies and procedures including university, state, and federal regulations.

• Finance and Payroll Project liaison for IT related projects with management, IT, and systems support staff.

• Develop, test, and implement new and/or updated system processes and improvements to processes increasing efficiency.

• Understand internal controls and mitigating factors within Accounting Department. 

• Provide support to budget office for specific budget and financial projections.

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security, including, but not limited to; FERPA and other state and federal mandates.

• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or related field required.

• Master’s degree and/or Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all groups through both oral and written channels.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and working with data within Excel required including Pivot Tables, Sumifs, Name Ranges, Conditional Formatting, Text to Columns, and querying understanding.

• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.

• Proficiency inMicrosoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text chat.

• Demonstrate tact, positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, and high-level University officials.

• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.

• Exercise professional judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment.

• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.