Associate Vice President, Controller

Job Title : Associate Vice President, Controller

Location : Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 285454

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Overall responsibility of the University's controllership functions. Directs, coordinates and oversees the institution's various financial, accounting, and treasury operations. Establishes University financial policies and standards. Responsible for the overall University financials and the financial and managerial integrity of the financial systems and processes used in all KSU business activities including research, education and general-funded, and auxiliaries. Consults and collaborates with senior leaders across the Institution.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Maintains the overall integrity of the financial records and internal controls environment of the university

2. Monitors surplus / deficit to ensure that deficits do not exist, and surplus is returned to the state

3. Completes Annual Financial Report, Budget to Actuals Report, IPEDS, SEFA, Annual Expenditure Report (AER), Federal 990T, 1042's,1099's and additional annual, quarterly and monthly reports

4. Manages the cooperation and responses to multiple external and internal financial and operational audits

5. Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state, BOR and internal audits

6. Coordinates and reviews annual State Internal Control Questionnaire and Business Process documentation

7. Reviews and approves Auditor checklist and Trial Balance books for Fiscal Year-End

8. Reviews Foundation Annual Component Unit Files

9. Maintains and enhances the financial systems and coordinates work with Information Technology (IT) leadership at KSU and the University System Office

10. Researches and interprets State and Board of Regents (BOR} policies; creates, maintains and updates all KSU financial policies, processes, procedures and training materials for users of the accounting and travel systems

11. Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas related to Public Private Venture Agreements and interfaces with Executive Management on capital projects

12. Overall responsibility for operation of the Bursar's Office, which includes daily cash receipting, student accounts, collections, and all receivables for the University; works with other departments such as Registrar and Financial Aid on common issues regarding policy or procedure

13. Full accountability for General Ledger, which includes review and analysis of all ledgers to ensure accuracy in financial reporting; reviews and approves all journal entries

14. Overall responsibility for financial operations, which may include oversight of departments such as Bursar, Procurement and Payment Services, Grants Accounting, Payroll and related administrative units.

15. Comprehensive oversight of the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal control systems

16. Overall responsibility for compliance with regulations, laws, and policies regarding financial transactions

17. Primary oversight for the reporting of private and public ventures

18. Comprehensive accountability for the preparation and presentation of financial reports

19. Conducts staff meetings to ensure proper communication among directors and staff members

20. Participates on University committees, works with Board of Regents (BOR) on system committees and meets with Deans and other Executive Management as required

Required 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 Account (CPA) credentials

Required Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with Oracle PeopleSoft or Workday

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to research and utilize proper accounting treatment per Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Able to provide effective leadership, vision, professional development, and training to ensure individual staff development and achievement of organizational goals while providing high levels of customer service and continuous improvement in fiscal areas

Able to interface with complex financial accounting and administrative information systems

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of GASB, FASB, A-21, A-133, and other GAAP pronouncements that impact university financial and research systems

Knowledge of best practices in internal controls over financial reporting

SKILLS

Excellent initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, time management, project management and presentation skills

Exhibits strong analytical, management, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, provide collaborative leadership, be adaptable and flexible, and build effective working relationships with constituents internal and external to the university

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Financials, and Asset Management systems)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1%-24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and / or verification of academic credentials.

https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / assets / hr / hrap_manual / HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf