Controller

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Designs, establishes and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the division’s overall goals and objectives; directs and oversees the hiring, development, management and evaluation of divisional staff.
• Develops and maintains written accounting and financial policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the University’s annual year-end audit including financial results, pension plan, 403b Retirement Savings Plan, OMB circular A-133 Federal Aid and state financial aid.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of the annual IRS Form 990 tax return.
• Supervises areas of Accounts Payable, Accounting, and Budget.
• Working with Budget team, coordinate annual budget development process.
• Continuously review, develop and test internal controls.
• Responsible for Cash Management including working closely with various banks.
• Responsible for short and long term investments.
• Take full responsibility for the chart of accounts and general ledger.
• Serve on University committees as requested.
• Assist VP/CFO on bond financing, covenant compliance and debt analysis.
• Assist VP/CFO with the preparation of materials for the Board of Trustee Meetings.