University Controller
About the Company
National University Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Comptroller / University Controller to serve as the institution’s senior accounting leader.
About the Role
- This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, leads the annual audit, and provides reliable financial insight to executive leadership.Responsibilities
- Lead all institutional accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, and year-end financial statements (GAAP).
- Direct and coordinate annual external audit activities; manage auditor relationships; oversee audit schedules, requests, and timely completion of findings remediation.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
- Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting; provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Manage cash flow planning; support banking relationships and investment/restricted fund reporting as assigned.
- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory/required reporting (e.g., IPEDS, 1098 T, 1099, and other federal/state/agency reports as applicable).
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Financial Services, Registrar/Student Accounts, Payroll, IT, and academic/operational leaders to improve processes and data integrity.
- Budget program management, accreditors reporting, state reporting, and tax reporting by state (TN, KY, FL, VA, others as assigned).
- IRS reporting as needed.
- Required Qualifications
- Active CPA license (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 8–10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with audit leadership and financial statement preparation
- Demonstrated success in building internal controls and improving close/reporting cycles
- Strong knowledge of GAAP; higher-ed fund accounting
- Preferred Skills
- Higher education: for-profit or non-profit experience
- Experience with accounting systems implementations or major upgrades
- Experience with Management Reported within the Great Plains accounting software
- Board-level financial reporting and presentation experience
Pay range and compensation package
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
- Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off + holidays
- Professional development support (CPA CPE, conferences, etc.)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location
: Remote
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