What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Controller position at Radford University?
Title: Associate Controller
Agency: Finance & Administration-20
Location: Radford
FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance and University Controller, the Associate Controller maintains a comprehensive and current understanding of the State Comptroller’s Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS). Develops a comprehensive plan to assess, evaluate, document, and report on the University’s internal control structure to ensure adherence to ARMICS requirements. Maintains a central repository of working papers documenting the various reviews, corrective actions, and annual certifications. Maintains and documents a comprehensive understanding, analysis, and risk assessment of the University’s internal control structure at both the agency level and within key fiscal processes of the University. Interacts and corresponds with various administrators and departments to develop and maintain documentation of the internal control structure to include key controls. Applies knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and/or regulatory compliance to evaluate and assess risk at the agency level and within key fiscal processes. Monitors and, as appropriate, provides oversight of efforts to gain reasonable assurance related to the financial and data security controls of critical business operations outsourced to third-party providers. Tests effectiveness of key controls and documents results. Coordinates testing with the Office of Audit and Advisory Services to minimize duplication of effort. Assists departments in the documentation, review, assessment, and enhancement of key internal controls in the University’s significant fiscal processes. Consult and advise departments on the development and implementation of internal controls as requested. Identifies control deficiencies and assists in the implementation of corrective action in the University’s significant fiscal processes. Recommends corrective actions to address control deficiencies. Assists individual departments in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Follows up to ensure that corrective actions are taken and ensures corrective actions have the desired effect. Assists in the coordination and review of university policies and procedures and special projects as needed. Provides backup support to the University Controller for independent contractor versus employee analysis. Performs other duties as assigned
Significant and progressively responsible accounting or auditing experience. Previous experience in documenting and/or in analyzing business processes and internal accounting controls and related risk assessments. Experience in interpreting and assessing compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Governmental Accounting Standards. Excellent written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Knowledge of and experience with complex automated financial systems. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with various levels of management and staff in a diverse environment. Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and complete large complex projects and to set and meet deadlines. Aptitude to work with database reporting tools, pivot tables, and core functions of highly detailed spreadsheets and flow charts. Strong analytical skills and an ability to summarize detailed data into meaningful management reports. Ability to analyze financial data and trends.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
The ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in the establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
Strong customer service skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment and the ability to communicate accounting matters to non-financial University constituents.
Preference is given for experience in a complex financial setting; knowledge of higher education business practices; knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s business practices and the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual; knowledge of ARMICS and/or Sarbanes Oxley; knowledge of Banner, eVA, or Cardinal.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
