Controller - Kenosha, United States - University of Wisconsin System

University of Wisconsin System
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Kenosha, United States

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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.

One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled.

An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.

The university is the proud recipient of the
2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career.

The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.

At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why.


Position Title:
Controller


Employment Type:
Full-time


Reports To:
The Controller will report to the Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration


Full Time Pay Range:
$95,000 - $115,000


Job Summary:

Represents the institution on finance-related administrative matters, establishes and maintains a consultative and collaborative working relationship with institutional units, and guides the development of strategy, processes, and policies to ensure the accuracy and compliance in the institution's accounting functions.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor¿s or Master¿s degree in accounting.
  • Five or more years of senior accounting management experience.
  • Five or more years of progressive supervisory experience.
  • Experience performing controller functions including oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement functions.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Master¿s degree in business administration or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience using enterprise financial software systems (e.g., Peoplesoft or other enterprise accounting systems).
  • Experience with business operation in higher education

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Responsibilities:


  • Directs the maintenance, monitoring and preparation of enterprisewide financial records and reports and disseminates information to the appropriate entities
  • Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes institutional financial objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and alignment with the strategic plan
  • Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors financerelated institutional policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures for administrative processes
  • Serves as the unit liaison and consultant among internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit
  • Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 fulltime equivalent (FTE) employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


I. General Administrative Responsibilities

  • Responsible for ensuring that UW-Parkside operates in a financially controlled and secure
manner within its statutorily authorized budget.

  • Takes a leadership role in interpreting systemwide business policies and procedures.
  • Provides internal and external business and financial reports as required for the administrative
management of the campus.

  • Responsible for preparation of departmental goals, staff evaluations, identifying issues and
opportunities, and problem resolution.

  • Provides leadership in the redesign of campus business and financial processes.
  • Shares responsibilities for campus budget control and campus enduser budget/financial
training with campus budget staff.


II. Management of Financial Operations

  • Maintains fiscal records in accordance with federal, state and UW-System requirements.
  • Ensures the integrity of all financial systems and databases and protects University financial
assets through adequate financial controls.

  • Maintains relationships with various banking institutions for the maintenance of accounts.
  • Ensures the adequacy of institutional cash handling, cash management activities and
reconciliation of campus bank accounts.

  • Manages the enterprise accounting system, including the chart of accounts, correct and
accurate accounting classifications, and system enhancements and upgrades.

  • Manages monthly and yearend institutional closing operations and production of institutional
financial statements.

  • Collaborates with UW System Administration on campus travel policies
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