The University of Georgia · 4 days ago
Associate Controller
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expThe University of Georgia, a leading institution in higher education, is seeking an Associate Controller to oversee the operations of accounting, payroll, and commitment accounting departments. This role involves ensuring compliance with financial regulations, maintaining service quality, and preparing financial reports while collaborating with various university departments.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the overall operation and supervision of the Accounting Department in compliance with UGA policies and procedures
Direct financial reporting, monthly and year-end closing activities, performance assessments, and updates to departmental policies and procedures
Supervise the Directors and operations of the Payroll and Commitment Management departments to ensure consistency and compliance with university standards
Represent the Accounting and Payroll Department on UGA and USG committees and institutional work groups
Collaborate with administrative offices such as Human Resources, Budgets, and Faculty Affairs, as well as USG Shared Services Center and OneUSG Connect support staff
Lead departmental efforts with EITS and other campus units to strengthen sensitive data protection measures
Communicate policy and procedural updates to university departments and ensure strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Assist the Controller with problem-solving, analysis, interpretation, data acquisition, and reporting tasks
Administer and interpret applicable federal and state laws, Board of Regents policies, and accounting standards (GASB and FASB) relevant to university accounting and financial reporting
Provide guidance to managers and directors on complex policy, procedural, and regulatory issues, including audit and accounting concerns, software/equipment needs, and training initiatives
Resolve and respond to departmental questions by interpreting federal, state, BOR, and UGA policies, balancing compliance with the intent and spirit of the regulation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience
Knowledge and experience with generally acceptable accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards
Knowledge of payroll accounting concepts and IRS regulations
Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to extract and analyze financial data
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience working in higher education
MBA
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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