"Assistant Controller"

Job Details

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Assistant Controller

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 02/17/2026. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer...

Requisiton Details

• Job Title: Assistant Controller
• Job Grade: AB24S
• Division: Business and Finance
• College/Dept: B&F
• Department: Controller's Office
• Requisition Number: 2026-00169
• FTE (full-time equivalency): 1
• Work Schedule: M-F; 8-5pm
• Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?: Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
• Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months
• Pay Information: 85000-105000
• Pay Schedule: Annually
• FLSA Designation: Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting the Controller with the financial accounting functions of the campus. These functions include establishing and maintaining ledgers, accounting principles, practices, internal controls and procedures. This position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial records for two student housing units managed by a third party, calculating and reviewing unrelated business income tax, maintaining accounting records for bond related projects, reviewing journal entries, reviewing accounting reconciliations, assisting with year-end work paper preparation, assisting with year-end reporting and coordination of the annual audits, and researching and implementing accounting technical issues. This position will also assist the Controller in identifying, establishing, and streamlining efficiencies in business processes and other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Responsibility Area: Audit Preparation
• Duties: Assist Controller with preparation of financial statements, supporting audit work papers and coordination of the audits (E)
• Percentage Of Time: 30
• Essential Function: Yes
• Responsibility Area: Assist Controller with Ad Hoc Projects
• Duties: Assist with projects assigned by the Controller (E)
• Percentage Of Time: 25
• Essential Function: Yes
• Responsibility Area: Maintenance of Accounting Records
• Duties: Maintain accurate and comprehensive accounting records for assigned financial activities and institutional funds (E) Oversee financial reporting and reconciliation processes for designated university accounts and programs (E)
• Percentage Of Time: 25
• Essential Function: Yes
• Responsibility Area: Other Projects/Duties as assigned
• Duties: Other Projects/Duties as assigned
• Percentage Of Time: 20
• Essential Function: Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Required Experience: One year of experience and familiarity with University systems
• Required License/Certification: NA
• Preferred Education: Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
• Preferred Experience: Public Accounting
• Preferred License/Certification: CPA or pursuing license
• Preferred Additional Qualifications: Experience with financial statements