Controller

Controller

Company: Connecticut College

Job Location:

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

General Scope of Duties
The Controller is a strategic and detailed leader responsible for the integrity of Connecticut College's financial systems. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance, the Controller oversees all accounting operations to include financial reporting, audit management, federal and state financial compliance, and restricted fund accounting. Additionally, the Controller manages the outward facing units of payroll, purchasing and student accounts. This position works closely with senior leaders by ensuring accurate financial data for decision-making, efficient accounting processes, and strong internal controls.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the hiring and evaluation of accounting department staff, establishes department goals and trains staff to be student and customer oriented while maintaining College and departmental policies.
• Develops and oversees financial accounting policies to account for the receipt and expenditure of all funds, and to report operating results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• Manages the day-to-day accounting operation to include the treasury function, accounts payable, student accounts, other receivables, restricted funds (endowment and grant), capital projects, payroll, fixed assets, and all reconciliations.
• Ensures appropriate internal controls exist to safeguard the College' assets.
• Maintains the chart of accounts and vendor records.
• Develops and presents financial statements, including but not limited to monthly budget to actual reports, monthly cash flow reports with forecasts, bond compliance reports, grant accounting reports and quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Manage the preparation of all documents needed for the annual independent audit and serve as the primary contact for the external auditors.
• Coordinate, prepare, and/or oversee federal and state tax reporting to include Form 990, 990T and 1098T.
• Prepare and submit survey data to multiple government agencies and information-sharing consortia to include IPEDS, the Common Data Set and the NACUBO Endowment Report.
• Stays current with changes in accounting standards, higher education regulations, and best practices.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration or accounting.
• Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of the Ellucian Banner accounting system.

Benefits Eligible: Full Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Application Accepted Through:
Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://conncoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/1524

Connecticut College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.