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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - PARKSIDE Controller in KENOSHA, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job ID: 21129 JOB DETAILS: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that\'s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in ones future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts. UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community thats easy to call home. Find out why. Position Title: Controller Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: The Controller will report to the Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration. Full Time Pay Range: \$95,000 - \$115,000 Job Summary: Represents the institution on finance-related administrative matters, establishes and maintains a consultative and collaborative working relationship with institutional units, and guides the development of strategy, processes, and policies to ensure the accuracy and compliance in the institution\'s accounting functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Responsibilities: -Directs the maintenance, monitoring and preparation of enterprise-wide financial records and reports and disseminates information to the appropriate entities. -Directs strategic planning initiatives and establishes institutional financial objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources and alignment with the strategic plan. -Develops, implements, maintains, and monitors finance-related institutional policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures for administrative processes. -Provides financial leadership to campus managers on financial operations and systems. -Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 8/15/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. TO APPLY: Click the \"Apply for Job\" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the \"Register Now\" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your \"User Name\" and \"Password\' and select \"Sign In.\" Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included: -Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position -Resume Applications received by 8/15/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual\'s disability. If you have application questions call or email: Amber Marzette (262)595-2042 marzetta@uwp.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: -Bachelor\'s or aster\'s degree in accounting. -Five or more years of progressive supervisory experience. -Experience performing controller functions including oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement functions. The ideal candidate will possess the following: -Master\'s degree in business administration or related field. -Five or more years of senior accounting management experience. -Certified Public Accountant (CPA). -Experience using enterprise financial software systems (e.g., Peoplesoft, Workday, or other enterprise accounting systems). -Experience with business operation in higher education or government entities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu