Associate Controller

Associate Controller

D30: $150,000 – $170,000

Office of the Controller 111 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Controller, assists the Controller and participates in the administration of the Controller's Office. Supervises the daily activities of cash management, general accounting of the university and library, and foundation accounting systems; supervises; acts with the authority of the Controller in their absence, does related work as required.

Examples of Work:

• Assists the Controller in establishing programs or unit goals and develops policies and procedures in accordance with university policies, goals and objectives.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of cash management, general accounting of the university and library, and the Foundation accounting system in accordance with the university’s prescribed policies and procedures.
• Maintain and process the Foundation's records on the system and generate monthly reports.
• Monitor and reconcile the Foundation investments, including maintenance of pooled investments.
• Maintain and update the university cash and investment schedule, including making cash transfers and investments as needed.
• Supervises areas within the Controller's Office in their absence.
• Reviews and makes performance evaluations, provides guidance and counsel to staff and approves various personnel actions required within the section supervised including promotions, hiring and disciplinary actions in accordance with university policies and state regulations.
• Conduct training for all university staff in the use of the new software system and reviews and corrects any problems the staff has with using the system.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and cooperative working relationships with university administrators, mentors and staff, students and student organizations, government and private agencies and/or the public in order to accomplish the objectives of the sections of the program or unit supervised.
• Monitor the function of tile financial accounting software for all funds; maintain controls on the accounting functions and supervises monthly and year-end reconciliations of the various sub-systems.
• Administers and interprets applicable federal and/or state laws and regulations that impact upon the university and translates them into policies and operating procedures.
• Participates in conferences, seminars or meetings representing the Controller as required.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of detailed correspondence.
• Serves or represents the Controller on committees as required.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree supplemented by a Master's Degree in a field related to the position to be filled or equivalence as determined by the appointing authority.

Experience: Four years professional experience as an administrator in education, higher education or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalence as determined by the appointing authority.

• Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a year for year basis (30 credit hours is considered one year of college).
• A Ph.D. or an Ed.D. degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations.

Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer