Job Description:

Job Title: Deputy Controller
Location: Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Full-Time
Job ID: 534004 534004
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Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Deputy Controller to join our team of professional.

Duties Include:

Oversees the preparation of quarterly and annual FIU Health financial statements and annual budget, ensuring compliance with internal control procedures.

Directs and oversees the full range of administrative support functions, including procurement, contracts, assets, accounts payable, travel, expense reimbursements, catering and credit card program across the

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM).

Serves as the Expense Manager for HWCOM responsible for approving all financial transactions such as Requisitions, Travel Authorization, Travel Reimbursement, Non-Travel Reimbursement, Voucher, Foundations Invoices, and Asset transfers/surplus.

Serves as the University's credit card approver for the college.

Manages internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Supports the HWCOM budgeting process, conducts in-depth financial analyses, and prepares comprehensive financial reports for related DSOs

Collaborates with the HWCOM financial leadership team, and other key stakeholders to align financial operations with HWCOM¿s goals and help deliver high quality financial outcomes.

Monitors cash flow and ensures the effective execution of the cash management strategy

Develops operational infrastructure, analyzes current processes, and manages the development and implementation of financial operations procedures and/or policy changes to improve internal controls, efficiencies and promote compliance while ensuring sound financial operations practices.

Maintains the integrity of financial data through robust internal controls and best practices in accounting and financial reporting.

Prepares and presents quarterly and annual financial data that is presented to the FIU Health Care Network Leadership, Board of Directors, and Board of Trustees

Oversees the information necessary to comply with all tax filing requirements for all Direct Support Organizations (DSOs).

Works closely with the FIU General Counsels Office and FIU Procurement in the management of the contract process, completeness of related documents and drafting of agreements and/or lead negotiator, when appropriate.

Assures policies and procedures of all the DSO's are properly approved, developed credit card processing, and consistent with Florida laws, rules and regulations.

Supervises staff members responsible for accounting and operations. Ensures controls, procedures and methodologies related to all banking and financial reporting functions are in place.

Displays solid knowledge of overall unit functions and exercises independent judgement in understanding business needs and developing solutions. Ensures the procurement process provides efficient solutions to meet the needs of faculty and staff while upholding all applicable policies and guidelines, to protect the business interests of HWCOM and the University.

Performs related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and four years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and six years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

Previous PeopleSoft Financials experience

Prior experience working in a Higher Education, Non-Profit or Advancement environment.

Certified Public Accountant

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary $140,000 - $150,000Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Apply Now