The Controller serves as the chief accounting officer and is responsible for the accounting, external financial reporting, and financial internal control operations and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the finances of not for profit institutions. The Controller is responsible for the management and oversight of general accounting, research accounting, debt compliance, treasury operations and cash management, student accounts, fixed assets, restricted gifts and endowments, tax, audit and risk compliance, and internal control systems for financial operations.
Responsibilities:
Developing, implementing, and documenting accounting policies and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), OMB Uniform Guidance for grants management, applicable tax regulations, relevant bond use restrictions and all other regulatory authority.
- Ensuring accurate accounting of all financial transactions. Proposing and implementing modifications to existing accounting policies and procedures so as to promote efficiency
- Preparing annual financial statements and overseeing completion of the Federal OMB Circular A-133 audit. Serve as liaison to external auditors
- Participating in preparation of the board of trustees materials, reports, and presentations. Serving as liaison to the Board of Trustees Audit and Risk Committee.
- Preparing and filing annual external reporting including federal and state tax returns and all other external financial reports including Moody’s, S&P’s, and IPEDS Finance Survey.
- Remain apprised of changes in accounting rules and standards impacting higher education.
- Filing and negotiating proposals for Facilities & Administrative Rate calculations.
- Assisting CFO and AVP of Finance in preparation of internal and external financial reports, surveys, and analyses.
Providing leadership and mentoring for staff, fostering a team environment, and supporting staff professional development.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- CPA required. Non-profit experience preferred.
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive responsibility in an accounting organization or CPA firm, including 3 to 5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in higher education financial accounting preferred with knowledge of accounting standards and federal and state regulations applicable to not for profits
- Proven competency in financial information technology and implementation of financial systems.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change; strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic.
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