Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the University. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, FASB standards for non-profits, and federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance). Direct responsibilities include accounting for Federal and State Financial Assistance and Loan Programs (e.g., FISAP, NDSL/Perkins & Nursing Loans, Pell Grant programs, SEOG, Direct Loan Program – Stafford, Parent Plus, Federal College Work Study, JLD), ensuring Title IV funding compliance, preparing financial aid workpapers for audits, performing draws of federal funds, general ledger and subledger reconciliations, preparing monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements with variance analyses, overseeing inter-fund transfers, investment accounting, debt obligations, sales taxes and other tax filings, assisting with 990s, approving write-offs of stale A/P checks, leading month/year-end close, serving as liaison for audits, supporting Workday ERP implementation, and other duties as assigned. Required capabilities include a bachelors degree, at least five years of accounting experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, detail orientation, ability to interpret complex financial data, multitasking, initiative, ethics and confidentiality, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; preferred experience with ERP transitions, fund accounting, and non-profit/ Higher Education accounting. The role requires applying for employment with Bradley University, with background check and no VISA sponsorship, and is located in Peoria, Illinois.