Controller

Job Description

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the Controller directs and manages all of the accounting and business functions of the University and prepares the annual and interim financial statements and related reports. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Business Office, Bursars Office and Accounts Payable

Maintains endowment and investment accounts; maintains endowment unitization

Prepare annual and interim financial statements, forecasts and analysis

Develop and implement internal controls

Oversee annual audits (financial statements, Federal A-133, State Single Audit, Federal 403(b) Plan)

Manage grants accounting

Manage student billing and accounts receivable

Ensures compliance with tax-exempt bond financing

Ensures compliance with tax regulations and oversees preparation and submission of Form 990 and other tax returns

Cash managementDECISION MAKING

Develops, implements and enforces internal controls

Develops and maintains organizational structure to effectively accomplish the Business Office goals and objectives

Assist with the development of short-term and long-term financial projections

Interprets and applies federal and state tax policy

Interprets and applies University and financial accounting policies related to accounting transactionsEducation & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in accounting or finance

Master’s degree in accounting or a related field and/or CPA designation preferred

Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance field

Higher education experience or not for profit experience preferred

Other Qualifications

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment

Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management). Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus

Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents

Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner

Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population

Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision

Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public

Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph

Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation