Controller

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief Finance Officer and supervises the work of the Business Office Staff.
• Collaborates in the revision and preparation of annual and long-range budgets for presentation to the Chief Finance Officer, the President, and Board of Directors.
• Ensures that approved College expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets.
• Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records and bank accounts.
• Supervises the receipting and disbursing of all College funds.
• Coordinates with all program directors supported by restricted funds to ensure the proper management of all such funds.
• Supervises the receipting and accounting of all funds received by the College from students, from donors, and from the operation of its auxiliary enterprises.
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors, financial planners, and consultants regarding appropriate financial management and budgetary practices and procedures.
• Assists with the College's overall purchasing and leasing program and its program of insurance for all College property.
• Supervises the College's programs of cash management, investment management, and risk management.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of accounting, auditing, budgeting, and financial management.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate new accounting and financial management procedures.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and complex financial statements.
• Ability to supervise professional and clerical employees.
• Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited institution (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in college, university, or related experience in accounting, financial management, or business management.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.