Assistant Controller
Core
Lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a large public research university, overseeing general ledger activities, audit support, and compliance with GASB/GAAP standards.
Role type
Senior IC Assistant Controller (Financial Reporting & General Accounting)
Builds
Financial statements, audit workpapers, internal reports, and compliance documentation for University and Board-level audiences.
Domain
Higher Education / Public Sector Accounting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
General ledger management, financial statement preparation, audit workpaper support, GASB/GAAP research, internal controls maintenance, team supervision, financial variance analysis, enterprise ERP usage (Workday/PeopleSoft/Oracle/SAP), Excel proficiency.
Preferred skills
CPA licensure, experience with audited financial statements and MD&A, team leadership/mentoring, AI-enabled automation tools, complex organizational environment navigation.
Responsibilities
Assist with financial statement preparation, disclosures, and BOG submissions; manage general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations; supervise and develop University Accountant III staff; maintain internal controls and support ERP testing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership