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Controller
Location:
Wilmington, OH
Description:
SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for organizing, directing, and evaluating a wide variety of financial activities including the planning and development of the College's basic system of accounting and financial control. The position is responsible for the Business Office, Accounts Payable, Student Accounts and Receivables, Payroll, and Endowments and Auxiliary Accounting. The Controller serves as a member of the Audit Committee and Finance Committee and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. He will work in close collaboration with members of the President's staff in all areas of financial responsibility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Directly supervises and maintains quality control of the following areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, student finance, general ledger, purchasing card, debt service accounting, construction and fixed assets accounting, grants accounting, and credit card/ACH processing. ● Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports including analysis for senior management ● Lead and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. ● Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing financial expertise to business decisions. ● Develop and maintain accurate cash flow projections to support strategic planning. ● Implement strategies to optimize cash management. ● Prepare and analyze journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. ● Generate comprehensive financial statements for review. ● Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. ● Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the audits. ● Work with external firms to provide needed information for annual tax preparation ● Support and advise the Board of Directors in financial decision-making. ● Assist in the preparation of the annual budget whereby organizational needs are identified, consensus on priorities is obtained and translates the consensus into a financial plan. ● Directly supervises Accountants, Payroll, Student Accounts, Accounts Payable & Receivable, and the Finance Office. ● Coordinate fiscal year-end close and prepare the College's annual financial statements and corporate tax returns. ● Develop and administer fiscal plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and industry best practices. ● Direct financial reporting to meet regulatory and campus needs. ● Provide consultative assistance to administrative units of the College in the interpretation of financial and budget information. ● Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organizational goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel staff. ● Lead HLC and other accreditation efforts. ● Participate on campus and community committees that serve to benefit the mission of the College and the Finance Area programs. ● Remain actively involved in professional activities that are relative to the position. ● Foster positive relationships with all external and internal constituencies served by the College. ● Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: ● Effective oral and written communication skills ● Knowledge of and experience with complex computer-based financial management systems, including system upgrades. ● Strong leadership and administrative skills including, but not limited to: strategic planning, personnel, budget and resource management, and continuous improvement assessment of the unit's operations in all areas. ● Strong analytical, critical thinking, project management, problem recognition, and resolution skills. ● Knowledge and possession of high professional standards and a personal code of ethics characterized by honesty, integrity, openness, and fairness. ● Knowledge of higher education funding sources and related policy issues. ● Ability to interpret and appropriately apply accounting principles and regulations ● Ability to develop and administer fiscal plans, financial systems, policies and procedures. ● Ability and experience in generating timely and accurate financial information and reports. ● Ability and experience developing, implementing and maintaining internal controls to effectively safeguard and manage finance resources. ● Ability to communicate financial information to all levels of staff and the public effectively, both verbally and in writing ● Ability to manage time and deliver projects in an environment of competing priorities. QUALIFICATIONS: ● Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred. ● Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in a non-profit environment, preferably within a higher education. ● Knowledge of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles. ● Minimum of five years progressive experience in business/financial services, preferably within a higher education or other non-profit organization. ● Minimum 5 years experience with Jenzabar and Jenzabar One. ● Experience in performing controller functions including oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management functions. ● Experience with OMB Circular A-133 audit, form 5500 audit, and 990 preparation and submission (Required). To apply, submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Wilmington College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in employment matters based on race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law. Wilmington College conducts background investigations including criminal, work history and credential confirmation on all employees as a condition of continued employment. Some positions may require additional motor vehicle record review and drug screening. Must be able to provide documentation for proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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Wilmington College
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November 16 on ApplicantPRO
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