University Controller

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the University Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller oversees the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the University's financial services and departments, supporting and promoting goals and objectives. The Controller will play a key role in furthering MUSC's mission through leadership and service in the areas of compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, treasury management, accounting, disbursements, tax, inventory and surplus services, financial reporting, permanent improvement planning, managing the institution's bonded indebtedness, and other assignments as designated by the CFO. The MUSC Controller is responsible for keeping the CFO informed on financial matters to facilitate decisions affecting the financial health of MUSC. Other areas of responsibility include defining and implementing key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the department, facilitating the measurement of those objectives, and reporting results to the CFO. Direct reports of the Controller include the Assistant Controller and Business Manager.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC002414 University Controller

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Direct the work of approximately 50 financial professionals so that the University's financial position is managed. Develop and put into action plans for efficient and effective management of MUSC resources; prepare, analyze, and interpret the MUSC annual and interim financial reports; manage University project administration and physical asset accounting; manage bonded indebtedness and the reporting of information related to permanent improvement projects for the University. Advise senior administration officials on funding matters related to capital projects and leases; work closely with the State Treasurer's Office, bond attorneys and financial advisors on bond activities; oversee the cash management operations of the University to ensure the effective utilization of financial resources; oversee tax management operations of the University to ensure compliance with the federal, state and other regulatory agencies. Divisions reporting to the Controller include (1) Accounting Operations: including Disbursement Services (Payroll and Accounts Payable), Bursar (Cashier and Student Accounting), Tax Management, and Inventory and Surplus Departments; and (2) Reporting: including Accounting Services, Cash Management, and Capital Accounts and Leases. Oversee an active environment of process improvement.

Additional Job Description

Demonstrated accomplishments in maintaining administrative/financial controls while actively supporting entrepreneurial initiatives are desirable; knowledge of accounting and financial management for higher education institutions is preferred. 

Demonstrated expertise in overseeing internal/external audits, financial analysis, asset management, disbursement and tax management, and accounting. 

A strong team member and collaborator who is committed to shared governance and appropriate transparency.

 
Commitment to the highest ethical standards; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information appropriate. 

A strong commitment to equity and inclusion with the ability to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

Communicate respectfully and effectively with multiple stakeholders across the institution and within the community. 

Highly proficient and experienced working in a complex ERP environment. 

Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills. 

Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines. 

Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve University objectives.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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