Assistant Comptroller, Office of Financial Services (834)

Be the First to Apply Job Description Job Summary The Assistant Comptroller is responsible to the Comptroller for performing takes related to financial statement and report preparation to include coordination of the annual audit process with the Division of State Audit. Duties include coordinating and overseeing the preparation of annual reports submitted to the Tennessee Board of Regents and overseeing preparation of any financial reports submitted to the Board of Trustees. It requires independently researching, reconciling, balancing, and maintaining responsibility of the financial records behind the accounting reports. The Assistant Comptroller is responsible for performing an annual review of ETSU financial procedures, along with making recommendations, coordinating implementation of those changes, and communicating them to the university community. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of University, Tennessee Board of Regents, state and federal rules, regulations, procedures, and accounting practices. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards. Knowledge of auditing theories, practices, and methods. Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to governmental financial operations in higher education. Ability to stay current in accounting regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to facilitate and create a team-based working environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports. Ability to work with a computerized online accounting system. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form. Troubleshooting, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities necessary to meet daily challenges of responsibilities. Ability to schedule time and to work efficiently under the pressure of deadlines. Required Qualifications Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a minimum of five years of accounting experience OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience Preferred Qualifications CPA licensure Experience with enterprise financial systems, specifically Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning module (ERP) Experience with higher education Compensation & Benefits Job Family - Financial Management 3 Market Range - 11 ( Salary Schedules ) For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ . Application Instructions Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. Documents needed to apply - Cover Letter, Resume, Copies of transcripts maybe requested Letters of recommendation available upon request Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

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The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Job Info Job Identification 834 Job Category Financial Posting Date 04/10/2026, 10:25 AM Degree Level Master's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations 1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US