Assistant Controller

Job no:

Work type:
Administrative (Full Time)

Location:
Marion, IN

Categories:
Business/Accounting/Finance

Job Title:
Assistant Controller - Procurement & Accounts Payable

Reporting Relationship:
AVP of Finance

Unit:
Central Administration

Department:
Controller-Central Administration

Campus Location:
Elder Hall, Marion, IN

Summary of Position:
The Assistant Controller is primarily responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organization's procurement and accounts payable functions within the broader controllership and finance framework. This role ensures strong financial controls, regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting impacts, and efficient procure-to-pay operations. The Assistant Controller partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Budget to optimize vendor relationships, manage risk, and drive cost and process efficiencies. This position would support the Controller's Office accounting operations and strategic initiatives in finance.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Procurement Oversight & Financial Governance

• Provide financial leadership over purchasing activities to ensure alignment with budgetary controls, cash flow objectives, and organizational strategy

• Establish and enforce procurement policies, approval thresholds, and internal controls consistent with accounting and audit standards
• Analyze procurement spend, cost trends, and savings initiatives; report findings to the Controller and senior finance leadership

• Ensure purchasing activities are accurately reflected in the general ledger and financial statements

• Contract Review & Vendor Management

• Review and approve vendor contracts from a financial and risk perspective, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Operations to evaluate contract terms,