Assistant Controller, General Accounting Leader

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida seeks an Assistant Controller for General Accounting on the Main Campus in Gainesville. The role leads accounting staff, manages closes, and ensures GAAP-compliant financial reporting in a complex university environment.

Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree with substantial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication and process-improvement skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant accounting experience or a Bachelor's with 4+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, knowledge of college/university accounting preferred.
• CPA licensure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting staff and interns, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes with accurate financial reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance and training to campus departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Team management

Education

Master's degree + 2 yrs exp OR Bachelor's +4 yrs exp

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

University of Florida seeks an Assistant Controller for General Accounting on the Main Campus in Gainesville. The role leads accounting staff, manages closes, and ensures GAAP-compliant financial reporting in a complex university environment.

Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree with substantial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication and process-improvement skills are essential for this role.