Human Resources

Summary

The Associate Controller is an integral part of the Financial Services and Operations (FSO) team with responsibilities that include but are not limited to, supporting the Controller in the annual external audit and preparation of financial statements for the University and Foundation, preparing monthly reconciliations, tax compliance, cash forecasting, preparation of both standard and non-standard reports for the University Board of Trustees and the Michigan Tech Fund Board of Directors and analyzing data. As a key member of FSO, you will assume a meaningful role in sustaining financial integrity and establishing best practices for financial reporting and accounting transactions.

The Financial Services and Operations (FSO) department reports to the CFO/ Senior Vice President for Administration and consists of 17 professional positions and 10 administrative support positions. Led by the Associate Vice President for Finance, the FSO team performs financial functions of Michigan Technological University and the Michigan Tech Fund (“Fund”)including financial reporting, investment and treasury management, bond issuance and compliance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, student billing, property, plant, and equipment, purchasing, tax compliance, and budgeting, planning, and forecasting. FSO is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual with strong critical thinking skills.

Michigan Technological University is a public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, Michigan. With more than $100 million in total research expenditures and 18 research centers and institutes, Michigan Tech fosters a world-class and diverse faculty, staff, and student population and is home to more than 7,200 students from 69 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, MTU offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for the University and Foundation.
• Coordinate and manage the schedule for the annual external audit of the University and the Foundation.
• Perform month-end and fiscal year-end closing activities, including preparation of work papers for the annual external audit.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Coordinate the development and updating of financial and administrative operating policies and internal controls.
• Perform monthly cashflow forecasting.
• Provide critical support in the preparation of external compliance reports such as bond agency reporting, financial surveys, accreditation and tax reporting.
• Prepare regular special reports and analysis for administrators as requested.
• Supervise support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related field from an accredited university

Required Experience

• Minimum six (6) years of progressive, relevant work experience in accounting and/or finance operations that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties and responsibilities.
• Excellent computer skills including:
  • Experience using advanced features of spreadsheets
  • Proficiency with using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point
• Proven ability to extract and analyze complex data and develop financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
  

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Professional experience in Higher Education or similar Non-Profit

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written/oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to constantly changing priorities in a friendly, professional manner and complete tasks timely.
• Demonstrated ability to follow projects and issues to completion.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff.
  

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Shift

1st Shift

Title of Position Supervisor

Controller

Dependent on Funding