Assistant Controller

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Continuous improvement and innovation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public research university in Nebraska seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial reporting activities and improve process efficiencies. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and have five years of accounting experience. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $90,000 per year, with strong focus on collaboration and process improvement in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Five years of business experience in accounting.
• Management experience with staff supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in managing financial processes.
• Support student accounts, bursar, audits, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with teams to improve financial reporting accuracy.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Access

SQL

Job description

Overview

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
• 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.

Compliance and EEO

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 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.

Other Job Details

• Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required: No
• Physical Required: No
• Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes

Salary

Posted Salary $90,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”

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