Controller

7 days ago

WilkesBarre, United States King's College Full time

Controller

**Classification **Full Time, Exempt, 12-month

**Department/Division **Business Office/Business Affairs

**Reports To **Associate Vice President, Finance

**About King’s**

King's College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King's pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. We offer competitive total rewards, tuition remission for employees and their dependents, 403(b) plans, and generous paid-time-off and holidays. Our culture is driven by our commitment to our mission, our community and our friendly, knowledgeable faculty and staff.

**EEO Statement**

**Job Function**

The Controller is an experienced professional with a deep understanding of accounting practices and organizational policies and procedures. The Controller ensures data integrity and accuracy within the College’s financial system in compliance with state and federal regulations and produces financial statements that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals (“GAAP”).

**Essential Elements**

1. Supervise accounting staff within the Business Office. Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounting, accounts payable and payroll departments with discretion and confidentiality.

2. Oversees each month end closing process ensuring account analysis and reconciliations completed accurately and in a timely manner.

3. Review and approve journal entries for accuracy and proper supporting documentation.

4. Guarantee the punctual and meticulous preparation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.

5. Assist with cash management activities. Prepares the monthly cash position worksheet for leadership. Update annual rolling cashflow projection as needed.

6. Lead audit liaison to the external auditors, for the annual financial statement and various regulatory/compliance audits.

7. Compiles and prepares annual tax filing information for external tax preparers.

8. Reconciles and maintains all endowment assets and related investments, including distributions, investment activity, pledge activity, donor contributions and spending release.

9. Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial issues; identify underlying issues and recommend solutions.

10. Assist in the analysis of existing systems and processes, identify process improvement, and improved internal controls opportunities; recommend solutions.

11. Work collaboratively with others to build alignment and successfully accomplish assigned projects and initiatives that lead to organizational improvement, greater efficiency, and improved customer service to the campuses.

12. Work with Business Office staff to ensure business procedures for the department are sufficiently documented and periodically reviewed for accuracy.

13. Work with the AVP, Finance on annual insurance renewal and risk management activities.

**Required Skills, Training, and Experience**
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible and recent professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA or other professional certification required.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, analytical ability, and organization skills.
- Collaborative and strong leadership skills, effective oral and written communications skills; ability to lead a team of finance individuals.
- Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Higher education knowledge and not for profit experience preferred but not required.

**Physical Conditions**
- May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
- Typical office environment.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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