Associate Controller and Director of Student Financial Services

Finance


Search  2319 - Posted March 6, 2026

The Associate Controller reports to the Controller for the Business Office.

The anticipated start date is April 2026. 


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review and approve all financial contracts for the university.
  • Supervise and provide back up to Student Services and Cashiering Services. Provide oversite and guidance on best practices, supervising employees, researching and resolving questions that may arise and providing backup for those positions when needed.
  • Oversee Financial training of employees across campus and work with individual employees to answer questions and resolve problems related to transaction processing and monitor financial position. Maintain a chart of accounts.
  • Report taxes related to international students/athletes with scholarships, tuition and financial aid for IRS reporting. Maintain proper reporting of fringe benefits for Form W-2. Meet all reporting requirements to IRS, State of Kansas, auditors, and other miscellaneous groups and financial institutions, along with nonroutine requests by various on and off campus entities. 


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in accounting or a similar industry.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 


Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA
  • Governmental fund accounting experience
  • Knowledge of Banner Finance Systems 


COMPENSATION:

  • Salary:  $86,068 - $90,000 Annually
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.