Controller, University

Major responsibilities include ensuring financial accountability and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management. The role approves the development and monitoring of effective financial policies and procedures for the University and communicates requirements to the campus community. It includes oversight and participation in preparing financial statements, establishing and maintaining internal controls, coordinating the external financial statement audit and communicating with System Administration, coordinating intercompany transactions with other NSHE System Controllers, managing account analysis and reconciliation, and reviewing accounting adjustments, budget overrides, and supplier payments.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing compliance within the Business and Finance unit by developing policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and University requirements, training staff, and monitoring and resolving issues. The position supports the development and management of computer systems for finance and administrative processes. The Controller hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional accounting staff in the Controller’s Office and serves in place of the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance when needed.

About the Controller’s Office

The Controller’s Office consists of approximately 25 employees and is responsible for providing effective management, accountability, and custody of the financial assets of the University. Services included in the Controller’s office include cashier’s office operations, accounting services operations (supplier invoices, expenses and P-Card payments) and nonresident alien tax services.  The Office is responsible for the preparation of the University’s financial statements in addition to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management. Campus financial transactions are routed through Workday and require final approval from the Controller’s Office before posting to the general ledger.  The Controller’s Office collaborates with other central services teams in addition to working closely with campus constituents to ensure appropriate accounting policies and procedures are followed.