Assistant Controller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Accounting & Finance
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
Working Title Assistant Controller
Department Business and Finance-50000084
Requisition Number S_250285
Posting Open Date 04/09/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/24/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:
  • Vacation and sick leave pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Exclusive staff discounts
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Professional development through training and education
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace
  • And much more!

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to oversee financial reporting and drive process efficiencies. This critical role ensures accurate financial statements, enhances reporting capabilities, and identifies automation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Controller in managing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and implementing best practices.
  • Support student accounts, bursar, audits, and internal controls to uphold sound financial stewardship.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial data integrity and reporting accuracy.
  • Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency across administrative systems.
  • Strong understanding of data and ability to translate to operations.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field. Five years of business experience in accounting. Management experience including staff supervision. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of accounting. Demonstrated ability to utilize data sets in operations, workpapers and financial reporting. Strong verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership, management, organizational, planning and decision-making skills. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities are desired.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, ability to write queries through Access and/or SQL. Prior business experience in an institution of higher education. A CPA is preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary Salary commensurate w/experience
How to Apply
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Lacey Rohe
402-472-7161
laceyrohe@nebraska.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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