Assistant Comptroller

Nacubo; Buies Creek (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell University is seeking an Assistant Comptroller to support the Comptroller and CFO in core accounting, audit, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll oversight, cash-flow forecasting, and budget support.

This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information for executive administration and the Board of Trustees, while upholding university policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience in higher education or non-profit sector is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual financial statement audit with external auditors and manage deliverables.
• Prepare and coordinate audit areas including net assets, investments, and financial statements.
• Produce financial reporting and analysis for Board of Trustees and executive administration.
• Oversee monthly investment activity recording for endowment portfolio.
• Assist with tax forms such as 990, 1099 series and 1042-S submission.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and monitor payroll operations for accuracy.
• Ensure IPEDS data reporting is timely and compliant.
• Provide monthly cash flow models to CFO and Comptroller.

Skills

Excel expertise

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Payroll oversight

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

The Assistant Comptroller supports the Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer by coordinating core accounting, audit, financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll oversight, cash-flow forecasting, and budget-support activities. The position helps ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information provided to executive administration and the Board of Trustees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the successful completion of the annual financial statement audit by tracking audit requests, managing required deliverables, and serving as a primary University contact for the external auditors.
• Prepare and coordinate assigned audit areas, including net assets, investments, annuities, financial statements, and maintenance of the trial balance.
• Produce financial reporting and analysis for the University’s Board of Trustees and executive administration.
• Oversee proper recording of monthly investment activity to the general ledger for the University’s endowment portfolio of over $270 million.
• Aid in the preparation and submission of University tax forms including Forms 990, 1099-NEC, 1099-Misc, 1099-R, and 1042-S.
• Reconcile and balance intercompany accounts.
• Oversee appropriate accounting for international students’ financial awards and tax reporting.
• Ensure accurate reporting of IPEDS data in a timely manner.
• Supervise the Payroll Coordinator and provide oversight of payroll operations, including the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of payroll processing.
• Identify, plan and coordinate projects that will create efficiencies in the payroll process.
• Provide monthly cash flow model to the Comptroller and CFO.
• Monitor compliance with approved policies and procedures including university, state, and federal regulations.
• Finance and Payroll Project liaison for IT related projects with management, IT, and systems support staff.
• Develop, test, and implement new and/or updated system processes and improvements to processes increasing efficiency.
• Understand internal controls and mitigating factors within Accounting Department.
• Provide support to budget office for specific budget and financial projections.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to; Title IX, and Information Security, including, but not limited to; FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or related field required.

Master’s degree and/or Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all groups through both oral and written channels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and working with data within Excel required including Pivot Tables, Sumifs, Name Ranges, Conditional Formatting, Text to Columns, and querying understanding.
• Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text chat
• Demonstrate tact, positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, and high-level University officials.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise professional judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment.
• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.