ATSU - Controller Accounting Operations (remote)

ATSU - Controller Accounting Operations (remote)

Description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking an exempt, full-time Controller Accounting Operations for the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Financial Officer. The Controller leads core accounting operations across a complex, multi-campus, not-for-profit graduate health sciences university. Areas of oversight include accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, general ledger, grants, endowments, investments, life annuities, gift income, clinic accounting, fixed assets, daily investment and cash management, and institutional tax compliance (e.g., property, sales / use, and non-employee compensation).

This role supervises a team of accounting professionals and collaborates with university leadership to ensure sound financial operations and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Controller plays a key role in supporting the annual external financial audit through detailed reconciliations, audit schedules, and technical

guidance.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL, procurement, fixed assets, grants, investments, gift income, and endowments, along with cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closings and account reconciliations.
• Oversee compliance with donor restrictions, grant terms, and investment policies.
• Supervises 4 direct and 8 indirect team members.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a primary contact for external auditors; prepare audit schedules, documentation, and responses.
• Partner with clinics, advancement, and grants administration on restricted fund and investment accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation, filing, and maintenance of institutional tax documents (property, sales / use, and non-employee compensation) in compliance with state and local regulations.
• Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Special Characteristics or Personality Traits

The salary for this position is $132,660 to $172,514 annually, based off location and experience.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit : atsu.edu / employment / benefits .

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Salary

Description 132,660 to 172,514 annually

To apply, visit https : / / recruiting.paylocity.com / Recruiting / Jobs / Details / 3447220

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