Controller, University

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Base: $165,000 - $185,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Financial asset management
Federal and state compliance
Financial statement preparation
** The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Controller to manage the financial assets and ensure compliance with regulations for the institution and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The role requires extensive financial management experience in a higher education or governmental context, emphasizing leadership and oversight of financial operations. **

Job Summary

  • The University Controller is responsible for overseeing the effective management, accountability, and safeguarding of the financial assets of the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Administration.
  • Major responsibilities include ensuring financial accountability and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management.
  • The position supports the development and management of computer systems for finance and administrative processes and hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional accounting staff.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Controller to manage the financial assets and ensure compliance with regulations for the institution and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The role requires extensive financial management experience in a higher education or governmental context, emphasizing leadership and oversight of financial operations. **

Salary

Base: $165,000 - $185,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Remarkable Retirement, Health insurance, Generous leave, Fitness center, EAP, Tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial asset management
  • Federal and state compliance
  • Financial statement preparation
  • External audit coordination
  • Supervision of accounting staff

Nice-to-have

  • University financial systems
  • Nevada System of Higher Education
  • Workday financial platform

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of managerial/professional experience OR Master's Degree and 5 years of managerial/professional experience
  • Progressively responsible financial management experience
  • College/university or governmental accounting experience
  • Progressively responsible supervisory experience
  • Preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial statements

Work Rights

Not specified

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