Associate Vice President, Controller

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an Associate Vice President, Controller. The role requires overseeing financial operations, maintaining integrity of financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA credentials are essential, along with ten years of senior-level management experience. The position offers opportunities for leadership within the university's finance department.

Qualifications

• Current, valid, and active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials.
• Ten (10) years of related experience, including senior-level management.
• Ability to lead, develop staff, and provide effective customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and university financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leaders.

Skills

Knowledge of GASB, FASB, A-21, A-133, and other GAAP pronouncements

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Overview

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Job title: Associate Vice President, Controller
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 285454

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students. Our values include respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Job Summary

Overall responsibility for the university’s controllership functions. Directs, coordinates, and oversees financial, accounting, and treasury operations. Establishes university financial policies and standards. Responsible for the overall university financials and the integrity of financial systems and processes across research, education, general-fund, and auxiliaries. Collaborates with senior leaders across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the overall integrity of the financial records and internal controls environment of the university
• Monitors surplus/deficit to ensure deficits do not exist and surplus is returned to the state
• Completes Annual Financial Report, Budget to Actuals, IPEDS, SEFA, Annual Expenditure Report (AER), Federal 990T, 1042s, 1099s, and other annual, quarterly, and monthly reports
• Manages cooperation and responses to external and internal financial and operational audits
• Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state, BOR and internal audits
• Coordinates and reviews annual State Internal Control Questionnaire and Business Process documentation
• Reviews and approves Auditor checklist and Trial Balance for Fiscal Year-End
• Reviews Foundation Annual Component Unit Files
• Maintains and enhances financial systems and coordinates work with IT leadership
• Interprets State and BOR policies; creates and updates financial policies, processes, procedures, and training materials
• Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas related to Public Private Venture Agreements
• Oversees Bursar’s Office operations and collaborates with Registrar and Financial Aid on policy/procedure issues
• Responsible for General Ledger accuracy and journal entries
• Oversees financial operations across departments such as Bursar, Procurement and Payment Services, Grants Accounting, Payroll and related units
• Oversees internal control system development, implementation, and monitoring
• Ensures compliance with regulations, laws, and policies on financial transactions
• Oversees reporting of private and public ventures
• Prepares and presents financial reports; conducts staff meetings; participates on university committees

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in Accounting

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials

Required Experience

Ten (10) years of related experience, including senior-level management

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with Oracle PeopleSoft or Workday

Abilities and Knowledge

Knowledge of GASB, FASB, A-21, A-133, and other GAAP pronouncements. Ability to lead, develop staff, and provide effective customer service in fiscal areas. Ability to interface with complex financial systems and manage multiple tasks toward deadlines.

Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting; strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and financial systems

USG Core Values and EEO

The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The policy prohibits harassment or discrimination and provides contact information for concerns and complaints.

Additional Information

This is a supervisory position with no specific financial responsibilities beyond supervision described above. Travel may be required (approximately 1%–24%). This role may require a purchasing card (P-Card) and is a position of trust. Background check and standard screenings will apply as per university policy.

For more details, see the University System of Georgia background check policy and related documents. Final candidates may be asked to consent to a criminal background investigation and disclosure of criminal record history during screening and prior to a conditional offer.

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