Controller
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| Purpose of the Position: | The Controller is a key member of the Finance leadership team and provides strategic oversight and management of UAH and UAH Foundation accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting functions. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of the university, fostering a culture of compliance, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and procedures. Key Duties and Responsibilities Include Leadership • Develops, recommends, and implements appropriate accounting and financial policies and procedures, processes, and systems. • Provides strategic and administrative leadership for the functional financial units, including general accounting, accounts payable, UAH Foundation accounting, and financial reporting. • Provides leadership for university-wide accounting operations, including revenues, expenses, property, cash flows, and assets and liabilities. • Provides leadership and guidance for accounting staff to ensure the highest standards of fiscal integrity and fiscal responsibility and accountability, excellent stewardship of University and UAH Foundation resources, and a collaborative team environment. Accounting • Serves as the University's principal accounting officer. • Ensures the accurate and timely processing of all accounting and accounting-related transactions. • Maintain and oversee the university’s chart of accounts, ensuring it is accurately structured and updated to reflect the institution's financial activities. • Implement and enforce appropriate access controls to financial systems, safeguarding sensitive financial data and ensuring that only authorized personnel can make modifications. • Maintains accountability for the overall accuracy, reliability, analysis, and evaluation of all financial data of UAH and the UAH Foundation. • Establishes and maintains systematic internal controls that provide for monitoring and safeguarding University and UAH Foundation assets. • Manages the preparation and submission of applicable tax filings. Financial Reporting • Respond to requests from the University of Alabama System for various routine and ad hoc reports. • Provides accurate and timely reports as needed to support the President, Chief Financial Officer, and the executive leadership team in decision-making and analysis. • Provides oversight and management of reporting to external agencies. • Prepares the annual audited financial reports for both UAH and UAH Foundation. Compliance and Audit • Ensures compliance with applicable financial regulations as well as the University of Alabama System financial policies and procedures. • Serves as the primary liaison of contact with NASA and other federal agencies. • Serves as the primary liaison with independent auditors, coordinates the annual financial audits, and coordinates preparation of reports and schedules required for each audit. • Coordinates audits by the State Examiners of Public Accounts and other state agencies. • Interprets complex financial policies, laws, and regulations and advises executive leadership and the campus community as needed to ensure compliance. • Prevents, detects, and promptly corrects fraudulent or improper financial activities. Reports such activities, should they occur, to appropriate authorities. |
| Minimum Requirements: | • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field |
| Desired Qualifications: | • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field |
| Published Salary (if available): | 135,000 - 175,000 |
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