Controller

Department: Business Services
Status: Full-Time
Staff Level: 5
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP

Description:

This position is primarily responsible for financial and managerial reporting, internal control, compliance, data integrity, accounting and financial system processes. Primary skills needed to successfully execute this job include strong computer skills, especially financial computer applications and institutional database management and demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting, investment and fiduciary/agency reporting and electronic funds management. This position reports to the Executive Vice President.

Qualifications:

  1. Must possess Certified Public Accountant designation and bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  2. Minimum of seven years experience in accounting/financial management, preferably in private higher education.
  3. Extensive experience in accounting/financial areas such as auditing, tax, and accounting issues related to multi-corporation not-for-profit organization and its relevant regulatory issues, including knowledge of and experience with regulatory standards and agencies (e.g. GAAP, GAS, OMB Circular A-133, etc.).
  4. Strong computer skills in general office software (e.g. Microsoft Office products, especially Excel), financial applications, and institutional database management.
  5. Demonstrated excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
  6. High degree of integrity and professionalism.

General Expectations:

  1. Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.
  2. Demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal skills in the performance of job duties.
  3. Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.
  4. Support the overflow needs of other areas of Business Services.
  5. Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the Executive Vice President.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide strong leadership and sound management for all areas of Finance responsibility, including but not limited to accounting and reporting for treasury, finance accounting grants, endowment, pension, scholarships, tax and regulatory compliance, internal control policies and procedures.
  2. Manage daily operations of accounting system, financial audit and tax information reporting, and related research and compliance reporting.
  3. Supervise Finance personnel.
  4. Develop policies and procedures for financial operations consistent with sound internal control, data integrity, and best practices in financial and managerial reporting.
  5. Advise the Simpson University leadership team as appropriate regarding financial matters.