Assistant Controller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

No-cost life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent university in Nebraska is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial reporting and improve efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, five years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a minimum salary of $90,000/year and a commitment to professional growth including continuous education and a diverse workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of business experience in accounting.
• Management experience including staff supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to utilize data sets in financial reporting.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial processes ensuring accuracy and best practices.
• Support student accounts and audits for sound financial stewardship.
• Collaborate on improving financial data integrity.
• Drive process improvements and automation.
• Translate data insights into operational practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Access

SQL

Job description

Working Title

Assistant Controller

Department

Business and Finance-50000084

Description Of Work

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation and sick leave pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive staff discounts
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• And much more!

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to oversee financial reporting and drive process efficiencies. This critical role ensures accurate financial statements, enhances reporting capabilities, and identifies automation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in managing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and implementing best practices.
• Support student accounts, bursar, audits, and internal controls to uphold sound financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency across administrative systems.
• Strong understanding of data and ability to translate to operations.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Five years of business experience in accounting.
• Management experience including staff supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize data sets in operations, workpapers and financial reporting.
• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership, management, organizational, planning and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities are desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, ability to write queries through Access and/or SQL.
• Prior business experience in an institution of higher education.
• A CPA is preferred.

Posted Salary

$90,000/yr. minimum