Controller

Job Details Job Location Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN Position Type Staff Description POSITION TITLE: Controller DEPARTMENT: Accounting Office SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer / University President FLSA Status: Exempt GENERAL JOB FUNCTION The Controller is responsible for the direction of fiscal affairs. This senior position manages the accounting records and functions within the University, and performs and supervises a variety of specialized and/or technical accounting functions. EXPECTATIONS (Responsibilities include, but not limited to): •Commitment to the University mission •Development and implementation of sound fiscal policies and procedures •Development, implementation, and maintenance of the annual University budget and periodic forecasts •Preparation of advanced journal entries related to month end close •Preparation, review, and presentation of the University's monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner •Review of University bank accounts; reconcile multiple bank accounts •Recording and reporting the University controlled Endowment Fund •Closing of accounting records at year-end and preparation of the annual audit schedule •Coordinate with outside auditors on the annual audit. •Approval of University purchases, including property, equipment, and supplies •Acquisition and maintenance of University contracts. •Assist HR and General Counsel with the acquisition and analysis of University insurance programs •Compliance with various state and federal guidelines and reporting •Preparation of semi-monthly and monthly payroll and associated reporting and journal entries, when the Director of Human Resources is unavailable •With the CFO, coordinate communication with the University board, finance and audit committees •With the CFO, prepare managerial costs analysis on contribution margin and drive financial performance •With the CFO, assist and manage the risks of the University. •Train and develop staff to assume greater roles, including ultimately the Controller •Other duties/tasks as may be assigned and/or requested by the supervisor DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT •Exercise executive judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the department/division. •Position directly supervises the Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable Associate, and the Staff Accountant. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE •Required: Bachelor's Degree in accounting and three to four years of related accounting experience •Preferred: Graduate degree in business (Accounting or MBA) •Preferred: Certified Public Accountant QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS •High proficiency in the use of business information systems, specifically Microsoft Office, also including Great Plains, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Asset Keeper, Management Reporter, Virtuous, and/or similar experience with other accounting related software •Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to prioritize duties and be multi task oriented •Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality, as well as excellent organization, record keeping, and reporting skills •Must have poise, even temperament, and willingness to accept all assignments •Must possess interpersonal skills to interact with staff, faculty, and other customers •Proven record of three (3) or more years of experience in a strong administrative/management role, preferably at the senior-level •Significant experience in higher education and/or state government administration and a thorough understanding of federal and state administrative procedures. •Desire and potential to become the University's CFO

Created: 2024-11-05