Associate Controller

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY is seeking an Associate Controller to assist the Controller’s Office with financial compliance and reporting across university accounting processes.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, five years of accounting experience (supervisor experience preferred), and a preferred MBA/MPA or related master’s degree. CPA preferred; full-time on campus with standard work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• MBA, MPA, or Masters in Accounting or other related business field is preferred.
• 5 years of related accounting experience; supervisor experience preferred.
• Licensure & Certifications: CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the control environment on financial processes and oversee year-end audit schedules.
• Oversee the implementation and direction of finance or related technology (including software).
• Work on projects to keep the University compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Support office functions with other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA, MPA, or Masters in Accounting or related field

Job description

Title: Associate Controller

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 60R000 - Accounting & Financial Services

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5 - 40

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G27

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Angela Burrows

Job Summary/Basic Functions

To assist the Controller’s office with all facets of financial compliance and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
- MBA, MPA, or Masters in Accounting or other related business field is preferred

Experience: 5 years of related accounting experience. Supervisor experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications: PA preferred.

Job Duties:

• 60% - Maintain the control environment on any financial or related processes. As well as oversee the production of schedules for fiscal year end audit. - (Essential)
• 25% - Oversee the implementation and direction of all finance or related technology (including software) - (Essential)
• 10% - Work on projects deemed necessary to keep the University in compliance with federal, state, and local, laws and regulations - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 19 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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