Hybrid Controller

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About the role

  • Controller overseeing financial records and compliance at Bank Street College. Driving operational discipline and managing accounting staff for effective financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

  • The Controller is a critical financial leader focused on operational rigor and execution excellence, ensuring the financial records and controls are impeccable to support the College's mission.
  • Ensure unwavering accuracy and compliance.
  • Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the Division of Strategy & Operations.
  • Serve as the accountable operational expert of the finance team, rolling up their sleeves to ensure all processes, systems, and reports are executed flawlessly.
  • Manage, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the accounting staff.
  • Directly manage the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring efficient disbursement processing, expense management, and accurate vendor relations.
  • Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of the Payroll function.
  • Manage and maintain the College’s General Ledger and subsidiary ledgers, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Establish, document, and strictly monitor a robust system of internal controls.

Requirements

  • CPA highly preferred, or an MBA/Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit or higher education finance, with a strong leadership background in hands-on accounting and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of accounting professionals.
  • Significant, demonstrable experience with endowment accounting, government grant compliance (A-133), and restricted fund management in a complex non-profit or higher education environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Technical Proficiencies: Advanced experience with major ERP/accounting systems such as Blackbaud Financial Edge, and knowledge of large-scale payroll systems like Oracle Payroll.

Job title

Controller

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$145,000 - $165,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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