Southwestern University invites applications for the position of Assistant Controller in the Business Office.  This is a full-time, administrative management position with benefits.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Overseeing plant, restricted, grant, designated, and agency funds; supervising Purchasing and Accounts Payable system and employees; supervising compliance for government/private grants and related financial reporting; supervising or performing bank reconciliations and providing general support of internal controls and accounting.  Additional duties include, but are not limited to:  Audit work paper preparation; providing support for special projects accounting; performing or overseeing private gift reconciliation – general ledger to development; performing periodic surprise cash counts; supporting the preparation of State and Federal Tax reports and returns; coordinating faculty development awards and interacting with Provost Office staff to ensure proper awarding, accounting and reporting of faculty development funds.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; five years professional-level accounting experience; two to three years of supervisory experience with demonstrated effectiveness as a first-line manager; ability to effectively utilize automated systems for financial and operational reporting, analysis, and control; ability to process information in a highly computerized, database management system; ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrated leadership skills, including a strong work ethic; possess excellent interaction and communication skills (verbal and written); demonstrated professional manner; ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, and produce reliable and timely work product; proven ability to perform well in stressful situations.  CPA license and five + years of professional-level accounting experience, with three or more years supervisory experience preferred.

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, three-weeks vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates.  Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education.   Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia.  For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest that includes salary expectation or history, a resume; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to: Assistant Controller, Job#435, Human Resources Office, Southwestern University, P.O. Box 770, Georgetown, TX, 78627-0770, or fax to 512-863-1880, or email to hrjobs@southwestern.edu.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Only those resumes that include all the information requested will be considered. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process.  Southwestern University is an equal opportunity employer.  EOE/M/F