Assistant Controller

Reporting to and collaborating with USNH Controller. This position will serve as the assistant to the Controller in overseeing all accounting, transactional, and back-office finance work performed within the USNH Financial Operations Center, as well as annual finance work performed within the USNH Financial Operations Center, as well as annual financial reporting, and represents the System on finance-related administrative matters.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists Director with establishing and maintaining chart of accounts and directs its management via relevant accounting departments.
• Assists Director with overseeing all USNH Financial Operations Center operations and serves as primary liaison to System and institutional leadership, as well as to stakeholders and external partners.
• Provides supervision, training, and guidance to direct reports within Financial Affairs and, when necessary, exercises supervisory authority over USNH Financial Operations Center personnel, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked.
• Assists Director with the development of strategy, processes, and policies to ensure accuracy and compliance in the System's accounting and payroll functions and directs the maintenance, monitoring, and preparation of the enterprise-wide financial records.
• Develops and implements financial reporting for IPEDS and other industry surveys in coordination with Institutional Research and remains informed on relevant regulatory and policy developments related to accounting and reporting functions.
• Obtains, validates, and shares data to support strategic decision-making.
• Establishes and maintains a consultative and collaborative working relationship with institutional financial units, other financial shared services units such as Procurement, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc., as well as non-financial shared services teams (Legal, Human Resources, etc.).

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• 7+ years minimum of supervisory experience.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field and/or relevant credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant, or Chartered Management Accountant) preferred.
• Experience with change management and/or recent organizational redesigns is strongly preferred.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Relevant credential such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), or Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in general accounting methods and operations, as well as payroll management/compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulatory/compliance requirements and financial reporting requirements, both state and federal, and understanding of external audit procedures.
• Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems.
• Ability to set concrete goals, develop aligned strategy, and make data-informed decisions.
• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interface with diverse audiences including employees/staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
• Ability to build consensus, set direction, and lead through change.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments.
• Ability to perceive and balance multiple interests and perspectives.
• Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with external auditing and financial reporting is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating or leading in a shared service setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a tax-exempt organization is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or direct experience with Workday (ERP) and Adaptive Planning (Planning and Budgeting) strongly preferred.

Required Applicant Materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:
Concord