Financial Controller

technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven environment-strengthening processes, supporting informed decision-making, and helping both the institution and your team thrive. If you're energized by improving financial operations, building strong partnerships, and developing people, we invite you to bring your expertise to MSOE. At MSOE, your work has a direct and lasting impact. Our faculty and staff are united by a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and industry-connected learning. Join a community where your ideas, expertise, and dedication help students thrive, strengthen the communities we serve, and make MSOE an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow. Learn more about MSOE's awards and recognitions here ! Summary MSOE invites applications for a full-time Financial Controller to join our Finance team! The Financial Controller leads accounting and financial reporting for the university and drives operational efficiency and financial integrity through the leadership of the accounting function and staff. Essential Job Functions

• Manage
  accounting, close processes, and financial reporting, including all supporting reconciliations and analyses. Maintain accurate financial
  records in accordance with GAAP and research/resolve accounting issues.
• Manage banking, accounts payable, and post-grant accounting
  and administration. Facilitate information flow by working collaboratively with other university departments.
• Recommend accounting
  and financial reporting improvements to use systems effectively and efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and strong
  internal controls. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in accounting operations.
• Contribute
  to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures for accounting, reporting, and financial operations.
• Maintain the
  accounting and financial operations system including set-up, testing, reporting, and assisting with issue resolution. Develop an
  understanding of related systems.
• Plan and manage external financial audits. Serve as the primary liaison to the external audit team
  and act as their point of contact with others across campus. Ensure required information, schedules, and financials are provided timely and
  accurately. Be proactive by engaging auditors on new initiatives, accounting, and policy changes. Stay current and comply with A-133 audit
  requirements.
• Plan and manage the preparation of the annual 990, 990-T, and other tax returns with the external tax provider. Ensure
  required information is provided timely and accurately and understood by the tax provider. Review, obtain approval, and file tax
  returns.
• Develop and lead a small high-performing team, including recruiting, training, and management. Develop and monitor
  organizational and individual goals and objectives. Contribute to employee professional development.

Other Duties and
Responsibilities

• Prepare various financial statements and reports required for regulatory agencies and others, both
  internal and external to the University, i.e. Higher Learning Commission, IPED's Department of Education, etc.
• Assist with debt
  compliance and S&P rating presentation.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded
to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of broad-based accounting experience required.
• Experience in
  supervising accounting and clerical staff required.
• Higher education and/or not-for-profit accounting experience
  preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis. Must have experience in the preparation of
  complicated financial reports, such as cash flow statements and ratio analysis.
• Experience leading the development and
  implementation of new processes.
• Proficient with accounting ERP systems and Microsoft products.

Why Join
MSOE?
At MSOE, we invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit
plans to all full-time employees including:

• Generous tuition benefits for employees, spouses and dependents
• Medical,
  dental, life, disability and vision insurance that starts in 30 days or less
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Paid parental
  leave
• A retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting
• Access to our
  state-of-the-art fitness center and museum
• Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from the beautiful
  lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please
  visit www.msoe.edu/hr.

Our Mission
MSOE is the university of choice
for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are
united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our
campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked
by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Who We Are
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic
institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The
university offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction
management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big
opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things
MSOE is a
supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and
how we serve. MSOE's top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.