<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller in higher education to join our team. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to oversee and enhance financial processes, ensure compliance, and safeguard organizational assets. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing audits, preparing financial reports, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish and maintain systems to ensure effective internal controls and the safeguarding of organizational assets, including financial and physical resources.</p><p>• Oversee accurate recording of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and donor requirements.</p><p>• Manage the annual external audit process and ensure timely preparation and submission of federal and state financial reports.</p><p>• Supervise revenue billing and collection, as well as verification and payment of disbursements.</p><p>• Coordinate the request and reporting of funds from federal and state grants.</p><p>• Lead risk management and insurance initiatives to protect organizational interests.</p><p>• Collaborate with the VP of Business Affairs to organize budget preparation and internal financial reporting activities.</p><p>• Streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial records.</p><p>• Provide meaningful financial analyses and reports to support senior staff in decision-making.</p><p>• Develop and mentor team members, fostering growth and building an effective and collaborative team</p>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a preference for candidates with expertise in fund accounting.</p><p>• Minimum of six years of supervisory experience in a non-profit accounting environment, ideally with higher education experience.</p><p>• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including fund accounting, endowment accounting, accounts payable, and payroll.</p><p>• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with familiarity in Dynamics Great Plains preferred</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to develop internal controls and ensure compliance with external reporting requirements.</p><p>• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and team-building capabilities.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on service orientation.</p><p>• Commitment to the mission, culture, and values of the organization, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.</p>

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