Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

The Controller is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the University, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, cash management, and establishing accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all financial transactions are executed and documented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Controller oversees professional staff responsible for general accounting, endowment accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, student accounts, cash management, investment management, payroll, credit card processing and purchasing.

The compensation for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

• Directly supervises staff and maintains quality control of all key accounting and business functions of the University including general accounting, endowment accounting, grant accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, student accounts, cash management, investment management, payroll, credit card processing and purchasing.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive chart of accounts and accounting software of the University.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Manages and directs the fiscal year‑end close and the annual financial and compliance audit of the University.
• Prepares routine and ad hoc budget and other financial reports for all cost center managers and senior administrators.
• Develops and administers fiscal plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and industry best practices.
• Directs financial reporting to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organizational goals and objectives of the Business Office.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates all Business Office personnel.
• Participates on various committees and in work groups that serve to benefit the mission of the University and the Business Office.
• Remains actively involved in professional activities that are relative to the position.
• Fosters positive relationships with all external and internal constituencies served by the University.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the President.

• Master of Accounting;
  Experience with in the higher education industry; minimum of five years’ related work experience.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of non‑profit accounting principles and processes.
• Experience creating financial statements.
• Strong General Ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close process experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with Ellucian Colleague financial management systems, including system upgrades.
• Administrative skills and experience in cash management.
• Knowledge and possession of high professional standards and a personal code of ethics characterized by honesty, integrity, openness, and fairness.
• • Ability to manage details and display consistent follow‑through.
• • Collaborative and effective team member with the ability to assess and develop talent and build a strong team.
• Strong leadership and administrative skills including, but not limited to strategic planning, personnel management, budget and resource management, continuous process improvement and assessment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, project management, problem recognition, and resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret and appropriately apply accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to develop and administer fiscal plans, financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ability and experience in generating timely and accurate financial information and reports.
• Ability and experience developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls to effectively safeguard and manage finance resources.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to all internal and external constituents both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop collaborative and strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as…