Associate Controller-Accounting Operations

The Virginia Society of CPAs; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Society of CPAs seeks a seasoned financial administrator to oversee Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services for university financial operations. The role requires CPA designation and strong leadership of fiscal functions.

Engagement includes policy formulation, internal controls, compliance with laws, ERP-driven implementations, and representation on university committees. Excellent communication and collaboration with departments are essential.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in the accounting/audit field.
• Progressive experience in leading university fiscal operations preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services financial affairs, formulating and monitoring policy.
• Directs activities to ensure effective management of responsibilities, internal controls, and customer service.
• Directs compliance with federal and state laws and institutional policies.
• Directs administration of the Financial Procedures Manual.
• Provides leadership during project implementations and enhancements to financial applications.
• Represents finance on university committees.
• Interacts with employees, departments and state/federal agencies to resolve complex issues related to laws and procedures.
• Performs duties in a highly professional manner.
• Supports university tax compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Skills

Strong communication

Accounting/finance leadership

ERP systems

Education

CPA designation

MBA or related master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• - Administers the University’s Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services financial affairs to include formulating and monitoring relevant policy.
• - Directs the activities of Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services to ensure effective management of assigned responsibilities, proper internal controls are in place and customer service needs are met.
• - Directs Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• - Directs Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services Departments’ compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• - Directs the administration of the university’s Financial Procedures Manual.
• - Provides leadership and support during project implementations and enhancements to financial applications.
• - Serves as a finance representative on university committees.
• - Effectively interacts with employees, university departments and state and federal agencies to resolve complex issues related to federal, state and university laws, policies and procedures.
• - Performs duties in a highly professional manner.
• - Supports university tax compliance, including adherence to all local, state, and federal laws.

• - Considerable experience in the accounting / auditing field.
• - Progressive experience in leading university fiscal operations is preferred.
• - Excellent communication skills.
• - Experience with ERP systems required.
• - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• - Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other master’s degree in a related field is preferred.