Assistant Controller, Waukesha

Employer: Carroll University
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Salary: Salary Not specified
Date posted: May 3, 2021

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
Employment Level: Administrative
Employment Type: Full Time

Assistant Controller, Waukesha

General Information

Job Title:Assistant Controller
Location:
- 100 N East Ave
- Waukesha, WI, 53186
- United States
Employee Type:Administrative Staff
Job Category:Business Office, Staff
Required Degree:4 Year Degree
Manage Others:Yes

Description
Description

Responsibilities:
- Supervise professional staff members within accounting and student accounts staff
- Serve as a working manager
- Assist the Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration with the management and oversight of accounting operations, Accounts Payable, cash management, payroll, and student billing/receivables
- Oversee the training and development of the finance staff, delegate duties and authority to meet departmental needs and organizational goals.
- Assist in establishing the annual budget for the Business Office and the University
- Monitor the annual budget and collaborate with departments to identify budget trends
- Administer the accounting of the University's endowment, annuity, and other restricted funds
- Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that company assets are protected
- Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including all necessary schedules, reconciliations and allocations
- Work with the finance team to prepare workpapers for various audit and compliance requirements
- Supervise the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements
- Oversee the operation of accounting, disbursing and collecting of federal and private loan funds.
- Monitor and analyze the collection of University receivables
- Research and respond to inquiries from faculty/staff regarding financial operations, policies, procedures, and reporting
- Collaborate with various University functions such as Student Organizations, Athletics and Academic areas to ensure that accounting records properly reflect new programs and initiatives
- Complete surveys and reporting of financial information to outside agencies and governmental bodies
- Understand and facilitate usage of computer systems used in financial operations including software upgrades, conversions, programming enhancements and table maintenance
- Work with ITS personnel in developing and enhancing financial operations computer systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related business field required; masters degree preferred
- Current CPA licensure preferred
- 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the accounting field
- Knowledge of nonprofit entity accounting desired
Technology Skills:
- Proficient with computerized software systems and databases
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Jenzabar or Campus Management database preferred
Human Relation Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective telephone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and positively with members of the university's many constituencies
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to work and make decisions independently
- Possess exceptional Customer Service skills, including tact and friendliness
- Able to multi-task
- Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the http://www.carrollu.edu/about/missionstatement.asp/a">University mission

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Assistant Controller, Waukesha

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