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Montana State University – Northern Looking for University Controller Full Time
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Montana State University-Northern (MSUN), invites applications for a University Controller position. The successful candidate
would start immediately on a 12-month, professional contract following the fiscal year. The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid annual and sick leave, 12 paid holidays,
and Montana University System tuition waivers. For a full description, visit https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx.
would start immediately on a 12-month, professional contract following the fiscal year. The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid annual and sick leave, 12 paid holidays,
and Montana University System tuition waivers. For a full description, visit https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx.
The University Controller works closely with the
Chancellor, executive leadership, and other campus leaders to promote the mission of the University. The University Controller’s
specific duties include budget development, financial and statistical reporting, chart of accounts and fixed asset management, Banner
security, purchase order and payment authorizations, fiscal year-end processing, debt and investment portfolio management, grant accounting,
and the University and State accounting entries and reconciliations.
The Controller assures the University’s
understanding of, and compliance with, external requirements including but not limited to financial reporting and government accounting
standards; state and federal tax laws; federal cost accounting standards and allowability of costs; federal and state requirements
surrounding truth in lending and information security and compliance with banking and credit card standards.
The Business
Office strives to partner with Academics, Administration, Athletics, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs to enable MSU-Northern
to achieve the goals specified in its mission statement. The Business Office is accountable for overseeing all financial activity of the
University. We will strive to provide the highest quality of service to our students, the University community, prospective students, and
vendors.
Office strives to partner with Academics, Administration, Athletics, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs to enable MSU-Northern
to achieve the goals specified in its mission statement. The Business Office is accountable for overseeing all financial activity of the
University. We will strive to provide the highest quality of service to our students, the University community, prospective students, and
vendors.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related fields.
- Significant leadership experience
successfully managing and analyzing the accounting and financial transactions of a large and complex organization. Demonstrated competence
maintaining, processing, and verifying detailed information with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- Significant accounting or
financial experience in government, university or non-profit setting. - Knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding
University finance. - Knowledge of Banner and SABHRS administrative software.
- Experience developing budgets in a
complex organization. - Experience participating in strategic planning and implementation
Apply online at https://www.msun.edu/hr/employment.aspx include any supplementary
documentation and address specific questions as requested in the posting.
Montana State University–Northern is an ADA/AA/EEO Employer.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU-Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. MSU-Northern makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, MSU-Northern, Havre MT 59501; 406-265-3568; [email protected].