"Controller"

Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Controller. This is a full-time, calendar year, continuing position.

The division of Administration and Finance is responsible for financial and budgetary systems and processes, information services, human resources, security and safety, facilities and operations, publishing services, and capital projects for a 47 building, 180-acre campus.

The Accounting Office collects and maintains the College’s financial data and prepares the year-end financial statements in conformity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The office performs general accounting, disbursement, non-student billing and collection as well as cash management activities.

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field and a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• A minimum of ten years of experience in accounting. At least three of those years of experience in public accounting and/or budgeting and finance AND at least three of those years’ experience as a senior level manager directing the financial operations of a relatively large business or entity. Experience with sponsored research accounting or similar demonstrated experience with federal sponsored awards.

Preferred qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years of experience in accounting. At least three of those years of experience in public accounting and/or budgeting and finance AND at least three of those years’ experience as a senior level manager directing the financial operations of a relatively large business or entity. Experience with sponsored research accounting or similar demonstrated experience with federal sponsored awards.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Proposed starting salary: $155,000-$175,000

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/. Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.