Controller

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Controller reports to the Vice President of Finance/CFO and is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the University. The Controller is responsible for the University’s accounting and financial reporting functions and directs, coordinates, and oversees the University’s various financial, accounting, budget and treasury operations.

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.