Assistant Comptroller

Job description

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 in Microsoft 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.