Job description
The Controller is responsible for overseeing the operations of university and foundation accounting, grant and contract accounting, accounts payable , travel and payroll. This includes managing the budgets for areas of responsibility, coordinating the year-end closing and audit, the preparation of year-end financial statements, ad-hoc reports as required by both internal and external parties and performing other duties as assigned
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
- Direct the operations of university and foundation accounting.
- Advise the Associate Vice President for Finance on all financial, accounting and auditing matters.
- Remain current in all higher education related laws, regulations, and accounting principles for both the university and its Foundation.
- Establish clear and measurable goals, monitor progress and evaluate objectives.
- Identify jobs/processes that could be made more efficient or automated and work with IT on implementation.
- Interpret, monitor, and administer university and Tennessee Board of Regents policies and procedures to assure compliance.
- Insure compliance regarding university, state and federal requirements, guidelines and laws.
- Supervise employees within area of responsibility.
- Coordinate and assist in training programs for Accounting Services to include, but not limited to, the following areas: finance policies, Banner access for performing queries, Banner approvals and interpreting monthly reports
- Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of internal documents and reports that support the financial results of the University.
- Participation with various university committees and other organizations as deemed appropriate.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to governmental financial operations in higher education.
- Ability to interpret the State of Tennessee and APSU financial reporting guidelines.
- Ability to supervise personnel and complete all associated personnel actions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
- Ability to evaluate and manage process changes.
- Ability to initiate objectives with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to establish priorities and meet objectives.
- Ability to recognize accounting errors and determine method of correction.
- Ability to stay current in fields of accounting and technology.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Ability to represent the university in a professional and appropriate manner with external constituencies and stakeholders.
- Ability to work extended hours outside of normal 8:00-4:30 work day.
- Limited overnight travel may be required.
- Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of forces frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.
- Five years of previous experience in Accounting or Auditing.
- Two years previous supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of web-based relational application software systems.
- Advanced knowledge of the use of spreadsheets, database software, query and report writing tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Public Administration
- A background check and official transcript will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/14/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
Review will begin on March 29, 2023.
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