Another Source Hiring for Controller Washington State University at Pullman, WA  Full Time

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101190

Another Source’s client, Washington State University, is recruiting a Controller to join their team in Pullman, WA. WSU offers a unique opportunity for the Controller to contribute to the university’s mission and make a meaningful difference. You will have five direct reports with a larger team of 50 and a total annual operating budget of over 1.2 billion. This is a great time to join the team and be a part of the strategic plan that is working to build institutional effectiveness and efficiency by creating a seamless administrative experience campus-wide.

Here’s a little about Washington State University and the position they are recruiting for:

WSU was selected by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best Value Colleges” for 2022. As a land grant institution, Washington State University fosters a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff, united by a shared vision of making a global impact. The Controller will collaborate with teams across all six campuses as they continue to integrate Workday and rejuvenate their financial reporting processes.

Office of the Controller | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Executive Director serves as the University’s Chief Accounting Officer and Controller and supports the University’s strategic plan through managing and directing the Controller’s Office. Through this office, the Controller manages the overall accounting operations of Washington State University in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as within university policies and procedures. This includes establishing and managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are timely and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining reporting tools to provide high-quality financial information that supports the University’s strategic initiatives.

Functionally, the Controller oversees core university accounting, payroll, sponsored program, and bursar service functions. The Controller interacts and collaborates with leadership at each University campus, college, and administrative area. The Controller serves as a collaborative and actively contributing member of the SAVP’s leadership team, which includes senior leaders for procurement, payment and contract services, treasurer and business services, real estate, and business system modernization and process improvement. With the implementation of an all-funds, responsibility center management-based budget, the Controller will work closely with budget operations in budget development and reporting.

Job duties:

Leadership and Management

Design, implement, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the University’s overall goals and objectives.
• Supervise departmental leadership and oversee the establishment of goals, objectives, and performance metrics for the following departments: Sponsored Programs Post Award Accounting; Payroll; General Accounting; Financial Reporting; Accounts Payable; Travel Services; Accounts Receivable, and Student Accounts.
• Develop and inspire a high-functioning and diverse team, ensuring a work environment that embodies the institution and division core values; create and maintain a culture of excellence and integrity in customer service; coach team members toward optimal performance and career advancement.
• Mentor staff on leading practices efficient processes and procedures associated with Workday; participate in systems development projects supporting the Controller’s Office.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budget plans and expenditures; hires, develops, manages and evaluates staff.
• Supports implementation of strong internal controls.
• Serve as a collaborative, contributing member of the SAVP’s leadership team, partnering with other leaders across the Business and Financial Services area to build collaboration, reduce legacy territorial silos, and foster high performing team that understand and value the unique role of each department within the Business and Financial Services area.
• Represent Finance and Administration, serving on University standing ad-hoc committees, and serve on state-wide committees as assigned.

Financial Reporting

• Coordinate the fiscal year-end close processes through oversight and preparation of the annual University Financial Report ensuring accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and clear presentation.
• Develop an expert understanding of current Workday accounting systems, processes and lead changes to university accounting processes.
• Respond to routine and ad hoc financial requests from various University offices and assist in analysis of financial operations and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the budget office and treasury services to support the all-funds, responsibility center management-based budget; collaboratively help envision long-range financial forecasts and decision support models with integration of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation of the University’s Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate cost study; participate in negotiations with rate-setting agency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or closely related field;
• Eight years of senior level accounting, financial or business services experience with six years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with higher education accounting and financial reporting, GASB pronouncements, GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and NACUBO guidance.
• Demonstrated commitment to open collaboration and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to recruit, retain develop and lead collaborative, diverse, and engaged teams;

What’s in it for you:

This position is based in the WSU Zone 1 and is Salary Grade 14, which has a minimum monthly salary of $11,769.91 and maximum monthly salary of $19,203.54. The Hiring Department’s expected hiring range is $13,334.00 – $15,834.00. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, this salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Relocation Assistance

WSU will provide relocation compensation payment up to $20,000 in accordance with university policy and subject to appropriate payroll taxes. In accordance with BPPM 55.62, if you terminate your employment or cause termination with WSU within one year of the date of employment, for reasons other than layoff, disability separation or other good cause as determined by the Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, the University is entitled to reimbursement for the full amount of the relocation compensation.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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