NCCU Public Administration · 2 months ago
Associate Controller
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to fostering innovation and progress. The Associate Controller will manage a high-performance accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, cash management, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles and regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates month end and fiscal year end close of university’s accounting system
Assists the AVCF/Controller with the annual audit and maintains a central repository of working papers documenting the various reviews, corrective actions, and annual certifications in support of the audit
Prepares annual financial statements and other financial reports as needed
Designs, improves and manages the university’s general ledger component of the university’s financial software balancing the need to meet internal and external reporting demands
Applies knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and/or regulatory compliance to evaluate and assess risk at the agency level and within key fiscal processes
Develops a comprehensive plan to assess, evaluate, document, and report on the University’s internal control structure
Interacts and corresponds with various administrators and departments to develop and maintain documentation of the internal control structure to include key controls
Tests effectiveness of key controls, documents results, and recommends corrective actions to address control deficiencies
Assists in the coordination and review of university policies and procedures and special projects as needed
Represents the AVCF/Controller and the Finance Office when the AVCFA/Controller in unavailable
Hire and retain skilled talent
Invest in the team’s growth and development, providing guidance and opportunities for learning
Build strong relationships with the team members, fostering trust and open communication
Qualification
Required
CPA Certification required
Strong work ethic
Strong analytical skills
Supervisory experience
Advanced Excel experience
Business Process Improvement experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in a complex financial setting, preferably in a higher education and/or government entity
Experience with an integrated accounting software, preferably Banner
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7 to 10 years of progressive full-time experience in accounting and/or financial auditing
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation: CPA Certification required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of North Carolina State business and audit practices preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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