Job Posting-Comptroller

Job Summary:

Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer, the Comptroller is a key member of the Finance team. Under limited supervision plans, develops and supervises the College’s overall financial management system.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Minimum 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.