Associate Controller: Finance Compliance & Audit Lead

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EKU Careers seeks an Associate Controller to assist the Controller’s office with financial compliance and reporting at Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond Campus. This exempt, full-time role focuses on maintaining internal controls and coordinating audit activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, with MBA preferred, and at least 5 years of accounting experience, plus supervisory exposure. PA licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• MBA, MPA, or Masters in Accounting or related business field is preferred.
• 5 years of related accounting experience; supervisor experience preferred.
• PA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the control environment on financial processes and oversee year-end audit schedules (Essential).
• Oversee the implementation and direction of finance technology and related software (Essential).
• Work on projects to ensure university compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations (Essential).
• Support office functions by completing other duties and special projects as assigned (Essential).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA, MPA, or Masters in Accounting or related field

Job description

EKU Careers seeks an Associate Controller to assist the Controller’s office with financial compliance and reporting at Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond Campus. This exempt, full-time role focuses on maintaining internal controls and coordinating audit activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, with MBA preferred, and at least 5 years of accounting experience, plus supervisory exposure. PA licensure preferred.