Senior Associate Controller
Job no: 496608
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Controller's Office
Date opened: Eastern Standard Time
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General Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Fiscal Operations and Controller, the Senior Associate Controller will assist the Controller with the daily operations of the Controller’s Office. The incumbent will ensure data integrity and accuracy within the University’s financial system, in compliance with state and federal regulations; will produce financial statements that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”); and will exercise sound judgment within defined accounting procedures and practice to analyze and resolve complex assignments where analysis of data requires review of a variety of factors and sources. The Senior Associate Controller will also recommend updates to policies and procedures as needed an implements approved changes.
Examples of Duties:
- Supervise, train and lead the accounting staff within the Controller’s office;
- Responsible for General Ledger upkeep and accuracy as well as all General Ledger reporting functions;
- Assist the Controller in formulating and implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures in conformance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts President’s Office, University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees and campus policies;
- Prepare campus audited financial statements, including the Statement of Net Positi