University Controller

About the Company

National University Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Comptroller / University Controller to serve as the institution’s senior accounting leader.

About the Role

This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, leads the annual audit, and provides reliable financial insight to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all institutional accounting functions, including general ledger, month-end close, and year-end financial statements (GAAP).
• Direct and coordinate annual external audit activities; manage auditor relationships; oversee audit schedules, requests, and timely completion of findings remediation.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting; provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Manage cash flow planning; support banking relationships and investment/restricted fund reporting as assigned.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory/required reporting (e.g., IPEDS, 1098 T, 1099, and other federal/state/agency reports as applicable).
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Financial Services, Registrar/Student Accounts, Payroll, IT, and academic/operational leaders to improve processes and data integrity.
• Budget program management, accreditors reporting, state reporting, and tax reporting by state (TN, KY, FL, VA, others as assigned).
• IRS reporting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with audit leadership and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated success in building internal controls and improving close/reporting cycles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; higher-ed fund accounting

Preferred Skills

• Higher education: for-profit or non-profit experience
• Experience with accounting systems implementations or major upgrades
• Experience with Management Reported within the Great Plains accounting software
• Board-level financial reporting and presentation experience

Pay range and compensation package Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off + holidays
• Professional development support (CPA CPE, conferences, etc.)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

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