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.
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