Assistant Controller

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community. Named after Texas legendary hero General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work-life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

• Position Type: Security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
• Requisition: 202600014ES
• Title: Assistant Controller
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
• Department: Controller
• Division: Division of Finance and Operations
• Open Date: 03/19/2026
• Open Until: Filled

Educational and Experience Requirement

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business.
• Masters degree in Accounting or Business desired.
• Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred but not required.
• At least six years of professional accounting experience required, including five years of experience in a managerial accounting position.
• An emphasis in fund accounting is preferred.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Performs highly responsible professional work in the area of accounting control, reconciliation, and accounting processes. Provides professional support to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs and coordinates advanced and professional managerial and accounting duties with administrative responsibility.
• Analyzes and updates established policies and procedures.
• Under limited direction, recommends, implements, and controls accounting policies and procedures, and coordinates and operates accounting data control and surplus property/inventory functions of the University.
• Monitors and reviews all accounting entries and processes.
• Makes and/or provides instructions to staff for making corrections and adjusting entries on all accounts.
• Analyzes and assists in cash management, financial planning, and appropriation management.
• Leads functional analysis related to upgrades and development of computerized accounting systems.
• Interviews, hires, and evaluates personnel within functional area.
• Coordinates and conducts training for staff and University personnel.
• May serve as Controller in their absence.
• Assists in maintaining continuous compliance with federal, state, and university requirements for accurate, timely records and reporting on expenditures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, subordinates, students, faculty, staff, and other public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate, organize, and delegate work to maximize efficient resources.
• Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
• Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Position Number: Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46662

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2

Screening Questions

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• How did you learn about this position?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• TWC - Work in Texas

• Inside Higher Ed

• Higher Ed Jobs

• HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

• SHSU Website

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