Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing education organization who are looking to add a Controller to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

 

• Reasons to Work Here:

  • Extremely strong medical / dental / vision
  • 401k match
  • 192 hours [(24) days] paid vacation at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  • 120 sick leave hours per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
  • Summer hours - Historically closed 11 Fridays May-August with board approval (above and beyond vacation time).
  • Winter closure – 7 days during December and January with board approval (above and beyond vacation time).
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid working schedule
  • Part of the senior management team

The Controller/Director is responsible for overall management of accounting operations, including grant accounting, cash management, accounts payable, Bursar operations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and records management. The Controller/Director is the College’s primary point of contact for external accounting and auditing entities, including, but not limited to, the State Comptroller.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

1.Direct reporting relationship to the Chief Financial Officer.
2.Direct supervisory relationship to the Bursar, Accounting Clerk and Accounts Payable

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

1.Directs overall College and Foundation accounting operations. Ensures the accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions and compliance with all applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal, State and College regulations and policies.
2.Prepares annual financial reports of the district including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and documents in support of the annual independent audit and other audit activities for both the College and the Foundation.
3.Develops and administers accounting policies and procedures and a system of internal control procedures to maintain the fiscal integrity of the College.
4.Manages the annual financial statement audit and other audit engagements.
5.Identifies and recommends policies and procedures related to the financial and business practices of the College. Plans and implements new operating procedures and information technology advances to improve service quality and efficiency of service delivery.
6.Prepares the monthly financial statements, bill payment and cash summary reports for the Board of Trustee meetings.
7.Maintains a standard of superior service to all customers; fosters and maintains positive relationships and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and customers.
8.Engages in meetings, committees, task forces, and other activities to communicate financial and other relative information.
9.Develops and implements short- and long-range department goals consistent with College strategic directions and senior management direction. Coordinates preparation of annual Business Office budget. Prepares financial forecast reports and special analyses of the department budget as required.
10.Directs and coordinates all cashiering and bank deposit activities. Assists with the cash management for the College by developing cash flow forecast to meet the needs of the College and investing idle funds in accordance with investment policy.
11.Assesses College property tax needs and prepares tax levy requests for CFO and Board approval.
12.Maintains fixed assets records, including the Capital Development Board construction projects in progress and reconciles the semi-annual physical inventory to general ledger

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration public administration or related field.
2.Ten (10) years’ experience as an accountant; including state, federal and fund accounts, financial reporting, accounting department operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll), with seven (7) years in a supervisory capacity.
3.Must be able to: read, analyze and interpret complex financial data; respond effectively to questions and prepare material in response to inquiries; make concise and effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to College management; exercise judgment and discretion as well as handle confidential information.
4.Must have previous experience using an enterprise resource program (ERP) and accounting and reporting application(s) and possess excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
5.Must be organized, flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
6.Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

 

About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing education organization who are looking to add a Controller to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with a similar background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

 

• Reasons to Work Here:

  • Extremely strong medical / dental / vision
  • 401k match
  • 192 hours [(24) days] paid vacation at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  • 120 sick leave hours per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
  • Summer hours - Historically closed 11 Fridays May-August with board approval (above and beyond vacation time).
  • Winter closure – 7 days during December and January with board approval (above and beyond vacation time).
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid working schedule
  • Part of the senior management team

The Controller/Director is responsible for overall management of accounting operations, including grant accounting, cash management, accounts payable, Bursar operations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and records management. The Controller/Director is the College’s primary point of contact for external accounting and auditing entities, including, but not limited to, the State Comptroller.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

1.Direct reporting relationship to the Chief Financial Officer.
2.Direct supervisory relationship to the Bursar, Accounting Clerk and Accounts Payable

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

1.Directs overall College and Foundation accounting operations. Ensures the accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions and compliance with all applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal, State and College regulations and policies.
2.Prepares annual financial reports of the district including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and documents in support of the annual independent audit and other audit activities for both the College and the Foundation.
3.Develops and administers accounting policies and procedures and a system of internal control procedures to maintain the fiscal integrity of the College.
4.Manages the annual financial statement audit and other audit engagements.
5.Identifies and recommends policies and procedures related to the financial and business practices of the College. Plans and implements new operating procedures and information technology advances to improve service quality and efficiency of service delivery.
6.Prepares the monthly financial statements, bill payment and cash summary reports for the Board of Trustee meetings.
7.Maintains a standard of superior service to all customers; fosters and maintains positive relationships and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and customers.
8.Engages in meetings, committees, task forces, and other activities to communicate financial and other relative information.
9.Develops and implements short- and long-range department goals consistent with College strategic directions and senior management direction. Coordinates preparation of annual Business Office budget. Prepares financial forecast reports and special analyses of the department budget as required.
10.Directs and coordinates all cashiering and bank deposit activities. Assists with the cash management for the College by developing cash flow forecast to meet the needs of the College and investing idle funds in accordance with investment policy.
11.Assesses College property tax needs and prepares tax levy requests for CFO and Board approval.
12.Maintains fixed assets records, including the Capital Development Board construction projects in progress and reconciles the semi-annual physical inventory to general ledger

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration public administration or related field.
2.Ten (10) years’ experience as an accountant; including state, federal and fund accounts, financial reporting, accounting department operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll), with seven (7) years in a supervisory capacity.
3.Must be able to: read, analyze and interpret complex financial data; respond effectively to questions and prepare material in response to inquiries; make concise and effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to College management; exercise judgment and discretion as well as handle confidential information.
4.Must have previous experience using an enterprise resource program (ERP) and accounting and reporting application(s) and possess excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
5.Must be organized, flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
6.Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

 

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CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a rowCompany DescriptionCFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.\r
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CFS was named to Forbes’ list of “Best Professional Recruiting Firms” three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the “Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies” two years in a row

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