Controller

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 management

DECISION 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 transactions

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in accounting or finance
• Master's degree in accounting or a related field and/or CPA designation required
• 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