Description

VCU's Controller's Office has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Control Analyst/Accountant to join our team!

VCU is unlike any university you have ever seen. We bring curiosity, passion and an unrelenting drive to discover the ideas others can't. We envision a future that is unbound by tradition, that seeks to disrupt the way things have always been. A premier, urban, public research university, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Summary:

The Controller's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative finance professional for the position of Internal Control Analyst/Accountant. This role will play a key part in supporting the university's internal control framework by assisting with ARMICS (Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards) risk assessments, identifying and remediating control deficiencies, and conducting periodic audits of fixed assets. The ideal candidate will contribute to the integrity of financial operations, help strengthen compliance and accountability, and support continuous improvement through the evaluation of internal processes and controls.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Typical Duties

• Maintains and documents a comprehensive understanding, analysis, and risk assessment of the University's internal control structure at both the agency level and within key fiscal processes of the University.
• Assists in documentation and interpretation of business process workflows, policies and procedures to identify control points and gaps. Recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk and improve reliability.
• Designs and performs internal control tests, documenting the results.
• Applies knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, and/or regulatory compliance to evaluate and assess risk at the University level and within key fiscal processes.
• Monitors and, as appropriate, provides oversight of efforts to gain reasonable assurance related to the financial and data security controls of critical business operations of third-party service providers.
• Identifies control deficiencies and assists in the implementation of corrective action in the University's significant fiscal processes.
• Completes various audits to maintain the integrity of the financial reporting system and fixed assets.
• Provides support and guidance to departments on basic accounting concepts and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Note to applicants: VCU is transitioning to a new applicant tracking system beginning October 1, 2025. If you apply before that date, you may be asked to resubmit your application in the new system after the system is live. Clear instructions will be provided at that time. We appreciate your understanding during this transition and look forward to reviewing your application.