Assistant Controller – FAU Finance Corporation & Accounting Support Services

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Controller – FAU Finance Corporation & Accounting Support Services – Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for the FAU Finance Corporation.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are prepared.

• Manage and execute transfers between FAU and FAU Finance Corporation in accordance with agreements and financial policies.

• Lead the monthly and year-end close process, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

• Coordinate external audits and prepare required documentation for annual financial statement compilations.

• Ensure compliance with debt and bond requirements, including covenants, reporting obligations, and financial disclosures.

• Work closely with the General Counsel, Bond Counsel, Strategy, and Treasury teams to ensure FAU Finance Corporation adheres to all financial and legal obligations.

• Maintain proper tracking of debt service payments, bond-funded expenditures, and required financial reporting.

• Support the preparation of continuing disclosures, arbitrage calculations, and other required filings related to debt compliance.

• Work closely with treasurers of FAU-affiliated DSOs to ensure timely financial compilations, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Monitor inter-entity transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of required transfers.

• Support DSO financial operations by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending best practices for reporting and compliance.

• Serve as a financial advisor to DSOs, ensuring proper accounting treatments and adherence to financial policies.

• Oversee accounting support functions, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes across FAU.

• Work closely with university financial leaders, departments, and key stakeholders to align financial reporting with operational needs.

• Standardize accounting practices and provide technical support for financial operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and budget tracking.

• Ensure financial data integrity, compliance, and accuracy by implementing best practices and monitoring internal controls.

• Identify and drive process improvements to streamline financial workflows and reporting capabilities.

• Mentor and support staff, providing guidance on accounting best practices and financial reporting accuracy.

• Ensure staff produce accurate, reliable, and timely financial work by reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and reports.

• Provide training and professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their financial expertise.

• Ensure all financial activities adhere to university policies, state regulations, and external reporting requirements.

• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and transaction processing.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support compliance, address audit findings, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Support ad hoc financial analyses, reporting projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.

• Assist in developing and implementing new financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.

• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and task forces to improve financial operations and efficiency.

• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees

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