Controller

Position Description

This position is responsible for the integration of the day-to-day financial operations of the University. The position oversees various financial areas ensuring that all financial activities are in line with University goals and objectives, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and complying with government regulations and covenant obligations. Safeguard the University’s assets through planning, organizing, and directing the activities of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Grant Accounting, Student Receivables, Cash Management, and Payroll, providing management with accurate and timely information necessary to make strategic, investment and operating decisions. Ensure optimum performance of the financial function and assist with cash management and budget functions. Ensure the integrity of financial data produced, including adequate review of coding, student receivables, and all expense and financial position accounting. Understand and comply with local, state, and federal government tax reporting requirements filings. Plan, coordinate and conduct various annual audits including, financial, federal and state single audit, audit of retirement plan, and APU Foundation audit.