Comptroller / University Controller (CPA Required)

About this role

About the Role

National University Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Comptroller / University Controller to serve as the institution’s senior accounting leader. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, leads the annual audit, and provides reliable financial insight to executive leadership.

Key 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 Qualifications

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

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off + holidays

Professional development support (CPA CPE, conferences, etc.)

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: Remote