Controller

Posting DetailsPosting Number: 0601165 Position Category: Controller Job Title: Controller Position Code: 160X00 Position Type: Staff Department: Fiscal Affairs Nature of Work: Reporting to the VP for Administration & Fiscal Affairs, the Controller is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the institution. The Controller is responsible for the University's accounting and financial reporting functions and directs, coordinates, and oversees the University's various financial and accounting operations. The Controller establishes University accounting and financial policies and standards and manages monthly and fiscal year-end closing and financial reporting processes as well as a variety of accounting, tax, and related processes, policies and procedures. The Controller directs and oversees staff responsible for accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and financial compliance. The Controller is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust and effective internal control environment.
Facts About the Institution:
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, hospital and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Remission after six months of employment. Training and Experience: *Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration is required. Master's degree and/or C.P.A. are desirable. Ten or more full time years of progressively responsible experience in a state agency or university accounting environment with at least five years at the supervisory level is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated competence in the areas noted above, excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to perform detailed and comprehensive financial analysis and computations and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships are necessities. The successful candidate must work collaboratively to support the institution's academic mission in a student-centered environment. Testing