"Assistant Controller"

Assistant Controller

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260319

Organization: Financial Services

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

The Assistant Controller reports to the Assistant Vice President for Administration and Finance & Controller. This position provides leadership and coordination of the implementation and maintenance of all general accounting, auxiliary accounting, cash, accounts payable, travel, capital assets, and tax reporting processes. This person also assists in leading the campus accounting and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards. Alongside the Controller this position collaborates with other key campus stakeholders to ensure effective accounting, reporting, compliance and internal controls are in place that support high performance and goal achievement.

Essential Duties:

• Assists the Controller with managing and directing accounting, financial reporting, tax reporting, cash, accounts payable, travel, financial systems, auxiliary reporting, and capital assets.
• Ensures policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls are based on required accounting standards and best practices, and supports the strategic goals of a leading research university and/or academic medical center.
• Manages the accurate and timely completion of internal and external financial reports.
• Ensures compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).
• Leads the monthly financial close and manages the accurate and timely entry of all financial transactions into the enterprise accounting system.
• Collaborates with the Financial Systems, Grants & Contracts Accounting, Information Technology, Payroll, Human Resources, Student Financial Services, and campus stakeholders on a regular basis on financial system projects and implementations.
• Coordinates and manages external audit activities. Collaborates with the University Internal Audit Department to provide financial information for internal audits.
• Identifies opportunities to innovate, streamline, and improve financial processes.
• Assists the Controller with establishing and monitoring an appropriate financial and reporting internal control structure.
• Assists with the recruiting, training, and supervision of Financial Services staff. Evaluates staff levels and develops projections to meet operational needs.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 18 hours accounting course work, AND:

• 60 months professional accounting experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of assets and funds management principles, methods, and techniques. Understanding of internal control structures and enterprise risks assessment.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Federal and State financial laws, regulations, and operating guidelines as they pertain to the university.
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, organization, and operational/financial infrastructure of a public university.
• Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to review and assess the operational and financial viability of new and existing contractual arrangements.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Strong analytical and organizational planning skills and basic human resources development and management skills.

Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Working Conditions:

Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively and listens. Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion. Use of computer and telephone.

Environmental: Standard Office Environment

Supervision: 5 - Financial Services Staff

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Job Posting: Feb 27, 2026

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