Controller

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $95,000.00; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Not specified
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Cash management
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Controller to manage its financial operations, ensuring the safeguarding of assets and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in accounting and financial reporting, particularly in higher education, and will play a key role in strategic financial management

Job Summary

  • The Controller position is responsible for safeguarding the assets of UAPB to ensure they are sufficient to fund the mission of this University.
  • The Controller manages all functions related to accounting, financial reporting, accounts receivable and collections, loan reconciliations, accounts payable and disbursements, cash management, grants accounting, internal controls and audits.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Controller to manage its financial operations, ensuring the safeguarding of assets and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in accounting and financial reporting, particularly in higher education, and will play a key role in strategic financial management.

Salary

Base: $95,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • internal controls
  • financial reporting
  • cash management
  • grants accounting
  • accounts payable
  • accounts receivable

Nice-to-have

  • fund accounting
  • higher education accounting principles
  • staff development
  • information technology tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting
  • five years of progressive experience
  • automated accounting systems
  • PC applications proficiency
  • Advance degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • CPA or CMA certification
  • higher education financial administration experience
  • Microsoft Office97 suit of products
  • Workday software knowledge

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