Associate Controller

A Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience.

Strategic Direction:

• Develops and implements strategic plans for the team in alignment with CFO Division strategic goals
• Makes informed business decisions

Customer Relations:

• Manages daily interactions with departments and personnel regarding their payroll questions
• Maintains collaborative relationships with key University, State, and Federal Agency stakeholders and colleagues to enhance relations and engagement through the distribution of clear and consistent communications
• Communicates clearly with diplomacy and discretion

Leadership

• Provides guidance and support for the payroll team
• Proactively analyzes current processes, recommends solutions to leadership, and supports implementation

Data Reporting

• Provides responses to various requests for payroll and tax data

Special Projects:

• Other duties as assigned by the department leadership

$120,000 - $125,000

Extensive knowledge of the payroll rules and regulations in addition to the human resource rules and policies as they affect payroll processing and payment functions and payroll accounting entries.  A thorough understanding of the accounting systems, payroll tax withholding, and tax reporting requirements.

Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others; to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to analyze and solve problems, interpret and recommend solutions or changes; to effectively communicate in writing and orally; to work with limited supervision; to be reliable, and to work both in a team and independently, proficient in Microsoft Office.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.