Controller

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university is seeking a Controller to handle accounting tasks and financial reports. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience with higher education funding principles. The Controller will interact with various departments and oversee general and grants accounting, ensuring compliance and effective financial operations.

Qualifications

• Proven record of producing annual financial reports.
• Experience with university accounting and auditing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Produce annual financial reports in accordance with accounting standards.
• Serve as liaison for annual audits of internal controls.
• Oversee General Accounting and related offices.

Skills

Effective supervisory skills

Interpersonal communication

Financial data analysis

Decision-making skills

Education

Knowledge of GAAP

Understanding of higher education fund accounting

Tools

Banner

Ellucian systems

Job description

Job Description:

Tennessee State University Office of Accounting and Payroll invites applications for the position of Controller .
Reporting to the Vice President for Business and Finance, the Controller has primary responsibility to provide the appropriate accounting treatment for all university cash receipts, cash disbursements, fund transfers, and any remaining fund balances.

Essential tasks:

• Produce the university's annual financial report in accordance with standards issued by governing accounting agencies (GASB, FASB, and NACUBO);
• Work directly with and serve as liaison between all university departments and the Division of State Audit on the annual audit of the university's internal controls, risk factors, and financial statements.
• Oversee and direct the offices of General Accounting, Grants Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Foundation Accounting. This position is also responsible for Financial Compliance, and Financial Systems and will perform other related special projects as assigned.

Knowledge : Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Higher education fund accounting principles as promulgated by the AICPA , GASB , and NACUBO established financial accounting systems such as Banner and other Ellucian systems laws, regulations, and guidelines of the university, and State of TN. Knowledge of administrative computing systems.
Abilities : Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies, accurately analyze financial data, exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, effective supervisory and administrative skills, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly.