Assistant Director, Controller and Financial Operations

• 7+ years minimum of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in general accounting methods and operations, as well as payroll management/compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulatory/compliance requirements and financial reporting requirements, both state and federal, and understanding of external audit procedures.
• Understanding of and proficiency in navigating computerized financial systems.
• Ability to set concrete goals, develop aligned strategy, and make data-informed decisions
• Excellent mathematical, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interface with diverse audiences including employees/staff, faculty, students, and the general public.
• Ability to build consensus, set direction, and lead through change.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment with System and institutional leaders, as well as colleagues in other financial affairs departments.
• Ability to perceive and balance multiple interests and perspectives.
• Openness to 360-degree feedback and desire to learn and grow continuously.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field and/or relevant credentials (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant, or Chartered Management Accountant) preferred.
• Experience with change management and/or recent organizational redesigns is strongly preferred.

• Experience with external auditing and financial reporting is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating or leading in a shared service setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working for a tax-exempt organization is strongly preferred.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

1. Assists Director with establishing and maintaining chart of accounts and directs its management via relevant accounting departments.
2. Assists Director with overseeing all USNH Financial Operations Center operations and serves as primary liaison to System and institutional leadership, as well as to stakeholders and external partners.
3. Assists Director with directing strategic planning initiatives that align with System-wide goals and establishes unit objectives to ensure the appropriate use of financial resources and systems. This includes preparation and implementation activities required to support a new Enterprise Resource Planning software solution.
4. Assists Director with the development of strategy, processes, and policies to ensure accuracy and compliance in the System's accounting and payroll functions and directs the maintenance, monitoring, and preparation of enterprise-wide financial records.
5. Develops and implements financial reporting controls and prepares annual audited financial statements, as well as reporting for IPEDS and other industry surveys in coordination with Institutional Research, and remains informed on relevant regulatory and policy developments related to accounting and reporting functions.
6. Obtains, validates, and shares data to support strategic decision-making.
7. Establishes and maintains a consultative and collaborative working relationship with institutional units, including and especially with the Manager, Policy & Risk Management, and the Finance Managers within Finance Divisions.
8. Provides leadership and oversight of all information systems utilized by the financial services organization and liaises with IT leadership to support overall vision and direction for technology needs, as well as with Facilities to ensure all USNH Financial Operations Center facility needs and/or regulatory compliance requirements are met.
9. Develops and administers the USNH Financial Operations Center budget in support of broader System financial goals.
10. Provides supervision, training, and guidance to direct reports within Financial Affairs and, where necessary, exercises supervisory authority over USNH Financial Operations Center personnel, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked.
11. Performs related duties, as assigned.