Assistant Controller

Overview

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the university’s Mission, which is informed by the Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Church’s governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.

 

SUMMARY

UD is currently seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all day-to-day finance operations of the University and supervise a team, including functional responsibility over accounts payable, payroll, and financial accounting. The Assistant Controller is responsible for overall management of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, endowment, and grants. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the University has the systems and procedures in place to support effective and efficient financial operations conducted within an established framework of internal controls.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Ensure timely closing of all financial accounting records on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
In collaboration with the Controller, establish and maintain financial controls to monitor and protect the University’s resources, including, but not limited to, ensuring that appropriate account reconciliations are performed, documented, and reviewed on a timely basis.
Perform general ledger review to note abnormal balances or transactions, researching, initiating and approving corrective actions.
Review and approve the accounts payable processing for accuracy and ensure full compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensure that all records related to Development and University Relations agree to the general ledger and are properly recorded, in agreement with donor documentation.
Recommend and implement changes to operational policies and procedures. Analyze, document, and design all business office processes and the recommendation of improvement initiatives, maximizing value and minimizing waste.
Manage financial aid and grant reporting, including monthly reconciliations, invoicing, and preparation of annual reports, FISAP, and Single Audits.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements. Oversee development of reports and surveys, as required by regulatory agencies.
Prepare annual financial statements and documents in support of the annual independent audit and other audit activities.
Serve as liaison for all audit work, including coordination with departments outside the Office of Finance
Oversee the preparation of the documents related to the following tax forms – Form 990, Form 990-T and FBAR.
Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Department.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

·         Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s or CPA.

·         Experience in not-for-profit.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Directly supervises the following positions:   Staff Accountants

 

BENEFITS

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.