Controller

Title

Controller

Description

The Controller is responsible for performing all tasks associated with managing the accounting functions of the college, providing monthly financial reports, and preparing and facilitating the annual external audit. Additionally responsible for other finance related matters, including insurance, accounts payable, banking transactions, tracking investments, and several budget areas.

As a manager, provide supervision for the daily tasks of business office personnel, build a collegial, motivated team environment embracing subsidiarity. Also responsible for completing annual performance evaluations of Business Office staff.

Maintain and update all general ledger activity on a weekly basis. Prepare all accounting information for monthly financial statements including the trial balance, general ledger, statement of activities, balance sheet and other reports. Assist with preparing cash flow reports and managing cash flow as needed.

On a monthly basis, monitor general institutional expenses and report any abnormalities or concerns. Update all online department budgets weekly. Maintain, update, and monitor subsidiary ledgers for restricted funds.

Manage short-term investments. Review and approve accounts payable vouchers as part of internal control procedure. Ensure all policies, procedures, and finance standards are being met.

Prepare confirmations, workpapers and supervise audit activities of Business Office personnel for annual audit of financial statements. Perform all accounting functions for Federal Perkins Loan program. Prepare information from Federal Perkins Loan and Campus Based Title IV Federal Funds programs for FISAP.

Assist Director of Student Financial Services regarding student accounts receivable matters. Evaluate day-to-day and long-term financial performance of the College. Perform duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Compensation: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Requirements: Strong management and leadership skills.

Strong knowledge of accounting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good technology skills.

Able to develop proficiency with various software programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs. Microsoft Great Plans experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of investments, economics, and finance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to pay close attention to detail.

Able to work with minimal supervision. Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. MBA or CPA preferred. 5 years of experience in an accounting related position.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Open Date 2/1/2024 About the Organization Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations.

Hilbert's personal approach to learning combines liberal arts with an outstanding professionally-focused education that's taught by professors who bring a depth of real-world experience to the classroom. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities.

Hilbert's Mission: Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

EOE Statement: Hilbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any protected characteristics covered under federal or state law.

For more details, see the Colleges policy at https://www.hilbert.edu/about/notice-of-non-discrimination

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