Deputy Controller & Head of Student Accounts

Huntington University seeks a knowledgeable and service-oriented professional to serve as Deputy Controller and Head of Student Accounts. This position provides leadership for student financial services operations while supporting the Controller in maintaining the University's accounting integrity, internal controls, financial reporting processes, and regulatory compliance. 

The Deputy Controller serves as the University's primary administrator of student accounts operations, including billing, collections, student receivables, payment plans, and account reconciliation. The position also functions as a key member of the Business Office leadership team, assisting the Controller with accounting oversight, audit preparation, compliance reporting, process improvement initiatives, and financial analysis. 

The candidate selected for this position is expected to prepare to ascend to the role of Controller within one year of hire. 

The successful candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge, excellent customer service skills, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to Huntington University's Christ-centered mission and values. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Employees are expected to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as well as demonstrating a commitment to advance the mission of the University while and the institution's Christian educational philosophy.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (CPA, MBA, and/or MS in Accounting preferred)
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting, and/or student accounts experience. 
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and strong knowledge of accounting principles. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Preference given to candidates with higher education accounting and student financial services experience
• Preference given to candidates with experience using Jenzabar One or similar higher education ERP

General Information:  Huntington University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university.  Employees of Huntington University subscribe to the Statement of Faith that is identical to that of the National Association of Evangelicals.  Statement of Faith

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt position.