Assistant Controller

Posted: 21-Mar-26

Location: Huntsville, Texas

Categories: Executive, Executive Director

Internal Number: 46662

Requisition: 202600014ES

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative

Department: Controller

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business. Master's degree in Accounting or Business desired. Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred but not required. At least six years of professional accounting experience required, including five years of experience in a managerial accounting position. An emphasis in fund accounting is preferred.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs highly responsible professional work in the area of accounting control, reconciliation, and accounting processes. Provides professional support to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Performs and coordinates advanced and professional managerial and accounting duties with administrative responsibility. Analyzes and updates established policies and procedures. Under limited direction, recommends, implements, and controls accounting policies and procedures, and coordinates and operates accounting, data control, and surplus property/inventory functions of the University. Monitors and reviews all accounting entries and processes. Makes and/or provides instructions to staff for making corrections and adjusting entries on all accounts. Analyzes and assists in cash management, financial planning, and appropriation management. Leads functional analysis related to upgrades and development of computerized accounting systems. Interviews, hires, and evaluates personnel within functional area. Coordinates and conducts training for staff and University personnel. May serve as Controller in their absence. Assists in maintaining continuous compliance with federal, state and university requirements for accurate, timely records and reporting on expenditures. Performs other related duties as assigned.