Assistant Vice President and University Controller

Job Number :

202600164

Division :

Administration and Finance Department :

Finance & Controller'sOffice Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a private, comprehensive liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately2,000 students at campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Description The AssistantVice President and University Controller (AVPC) reports directly to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and Chief FinancialOfficer (VPAF & CFO) and serves as a key member of the university's financial leadership team. The AVPC provides strategic leadership,direction, and oversight for the university's financial operations, ensuring fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, operationaleffectiveness, and exceptional customer service. The AVPC is responsible for the management and oversight of accounting operations,financial reporting, payroll, purchasing, tax compliance, grants accounting, treasury management, investment activities, and other relatedfinancial functions. The AVPF collaborates with campus leaders to support informed decision-making, promote financial sustainability, andadvance the mission and strategic priorities of the university. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills and possessesan attitude of continuous improvement and operational excellence. The AVPF will identify and implement best practices for the department andwill evaluate and manage performance, stay abreast of emerging trends and bring innovation to the university. This position ensures that allreporting to both internal and external affiliates is accurate and submitted in a timely manner. EssentialFunctions and Responsibilities Financial Operations and Compliance Direct and overseeall accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, grants accounting, fixed assets, and financialreporting. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with applicablefederal, state, local, and institutional regulations. Oversee the preparation and submission of required regulatory and financialreports. Manage the university's annual external audit and coordinate responses to audit findings and recommendations. Support compliance with federal grant requirements, Uniform Guidance, and other applicable regulations. Treasury,Investments, and Endowments Oversee cash management activities to ensure adequate liquidity and effective stewardshipof institutional resources. Monitor banking relationships and treasury operations. Assist with the management andreporting of university investments and endowment funds. Ensure proper administration, accounting, and reporting of endowed andrestricted scholarship funds. Collaborate with Advancement and Financial Aid offices to ensure appropriate stewardship ofdonor-restricted resources. Tax Compliance and Reporting Oversee the university's tax complianceactivities, including the preparation, review, and timely filing of all required federal, state, and local tax returns and informationalreports, including but not limited to Form 990, Forms W-2, Forms 1099, sales and use tax filings, and other applicable tax documents. Ensure compliance with nonprofit tax regulations, IRS requirements, and state tax laws. Coordinate with external auditors,tax advisors, and internal stakeholders regarding tax-related matters and reporting obligations. Monitor changes in tax laws andregulations affecting higher education institutions and recommend appropriate policy and procedural updates. Establish andmaintain internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate tax reporting and remittance. Leadership and PersonnelManagement Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for the Controller'sOffice staff. Establish performance expectations and evaluate employee performance. Promote a collaborative,customer-focused work environment. Lead change management initiatives and encourage continuous process improvement. Other Responsibilities Serve on university committees and task forces as assigned. Represent theFinance Division in campus and external meetings. Perform other duties as assigned by the

VPAF/CFO.

Maintain regularand predictable attendance. On-site work is required. Remain current in professional knowledge, regulatoryrequirements, and emerging trends affecting higher education finance. Typical Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldrequired. Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline preferred. Minimum of 8-10+ years ofprogressively responsible accounting and financial management experience; five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing accountingoperations, financial reporting, and compliance; including staff management. Strong understanding of

GAAP, FASB

standards, FundAccounting, and Internal Controls. Higher education or 501c3/non-profit experience strongly preferred. Licensesand Certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Valid Georgia Driver's License (orobtained within 30 days of hire date) and satisfactory MVR. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities AdvancedExcel skills along with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Ability to collect, organize and analyze data. Abilityto adapt to different types of software programs. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is imperative. Excellentoral and written communications skills. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to create apositive working environment for team members by encouraging staff to provide the highest quality of service and support to all internal andexternal customers. Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate bestpractices into the organizational culture. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to theposition. Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis techniques. Ability to take initiative and independentlyplan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Ability toanticipate, investigate, and analyze problems and address them proactively. Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and towork independently and follow through on assignments. Exhibit solid organizational skills and be detail oriented. Ability toalways exercise discretion and good judgment and in all contexts and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work effectively with allconstituencies of the College. Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and present information in a meaningfulmanner. Ability to collaboratively and effectively work in a diverse and inclusive environment. Supplemental Information Environmental, Physical, and Visual Acuity Factors Essentialfunctions and responsibilities of this position are performed in an inside environmental condition, where there is protection from weatherconditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Essential functions and responsibilities require light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds offorce occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the useof arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job israted for Light Work. Essential functions and responsibilities require incumbents to: climb or ascend and descend stairs or rampsusing feet and legs; stoop by bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; kneel by bending legs to come to reston knee or knees; crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine; reach or extend hands and arms in any direction;stand by remaining upright on the feet; walk or move about on foot to accomplish tasks; lift by raising objects from a lower to a higherposition or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position; finger, grasp, or feel objects; talk to exchange and express ideas; andto hear to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels. Incumbents must have close visual acuity to perform activitiessuch as extensive reading and operating computers and other office equipment. Non-Discrimination Policy Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin,veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Piedmont University not todiscriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ormental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any othercategory protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning theprohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex in this statement should be directed to: Coordinator for Title IX, Mia Borgstrom Daniel Hall 213 Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x1504 titleix@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaints from students, other than on the basis of sex, concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in thestatement should be directed to: 504 Coordinator, Letitia Roller Daniel Hall, - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue

P.O. BOX10

Demorest, GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 oars@piedmont.edu Inquiries or complaintsfrom employees concerning any of the prohibitions of discrimination in this statement should be directed to: Letitia Roller Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance Daniel Hall - Room 208 1021 Central Avenue

P.O. BOX 10

Demorest,GA 30535 (706) 778-8500 x 2858 hr@piedmont.edu