Director of Finance/Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller/Director of Finance is responsible for all accounting related functions of the College including (but not limited to): payroll, cash receipts, accounts payable, student billing and accounts receivable, student loan collection, investments and endowment accounting, accounting for multiple entities, fixed assets, and ensuring a strong system of internal controls. Other responsibilities include oversight of College's property/casualty insurance and preparing/overseeing a multitude of financial analyses.

Supervision Received/Exercised: This position works with and reports to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President for Business Affairs and supervises financial services employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain accounting systems
• Manage effective customer service-oriented operations
• Recommend policies and procedures for the various aspects of the operation
• Manage periodic reporting of financial data for internal and external use
• Oversee the annual budgeting process through collaboration with College leadership
• Maintain and oversee ongoing adherence to approved budgets and College budget policies
• Oversee the collection of funds due to the College from active and non-active students, as well as other external parties
• Oversee the College Bookstore and Mail & Print Center
• Manage short-term cash needs through ongoing forecasting and analysis
• Reconcile accounting for grants received from various funding sources
• Collaborate with the College's Advancement team to ensure proper accounting for donor gifts and pledges
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for the College's more complex accounts
• Maintain budgets and accounting records related to Spring Term travel courses
• Oversee the annual renewal of the College's property/casualty insurance policies, and coordinate the administration of claims and other questions related to insurance and risk management.
• Handle debt service reporting and loan draws
• Consistently monitor and improve internal controls
• Oversee accounting for construction projects (and related debt financing) when necessary
• Prepare annual tax returns
• Prepare financial and accounting analyses as appropriate
• Account for and make appropriate calculations in trusts and annuities
• Schedule and manage the year end audit, which includes writing of annual financial statements and SEFA, plus related footnotes
• Approve vendor payables as necessary
• Oversee the accounting of investments and the College's endowment
• Perform reconciliations of complex activities such as financial aid programs.
• Serve on various committees

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible management experience in an accounting operation, with demonstrated knowledge of non-profit accounting under FASB
• Significant skills and experience in the use of spreadsheet applications as well as organization-wide accounting and administrative software systems
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer most of the work day

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant
• Masters' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Experience managing accounting functions or auditing in higher education
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations