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Eastern Washington University Manager-Internal Control Systems in CHENEY, Washington
Manager-Internal Control Systems
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.
Eastern's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor's and master's degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master's degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
• Eastern Washington University is searching for a Manager of Internal Control Systems in the Office of Controller. This position will be responsible for documenting, testing and establishing internal controls as applicable. Identify and test material transaction streams in support of financial statement preparation. Provide leadership and training to professional accounting staff in university business units. Supervision of professional and fiscal accounting staff. This position reports to the Assoc. Controller in the EWU Office of Controller.
• The candidate selected for this position will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package which includes highly subsidized health/dental plans, retirement plan with 100% university match, generous paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, tuition waiver benefit and more.
• Please see below under job duties for a more detailed job description for the position.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or closely related field
• Experience designing, applying, documenting and/or evaluating internal control systems
• Demonstrate and foster a culture of ethical leadership, a commitment to diversity, and encourage a supportive team-oriented work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in college/university accounting or auditing environment
• Experience preparing and/or auditing governmental financial statements using a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and authoritative guidance
• Experience performing tests designed to detect material misstatements such as material balance testing, evaluating control risk, documenting internal controls, performing walkthroughs, etc.
• Experience supervising professional accountants or auditors
• Experience with integrated, enterprise level accounting software systems
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
Job Duties:
% of Time: 15
