Controller

Groups audience

Human Resource Department

Job Type

Professional Exempt

Employee Type

Full Time

Job Details Full

General Description and Purpose

Responsible for operation of the Business Office, handling all accounting transactions, cash receipts and disbursements, preparation of financial statements, grant accounts, and reporting to state and federal agencies.

Primary Functions/Responsibilities

• Supervise Business Office employees.

• Accounting for all cash receipts and disbursements.

• Preparation of adjusting entries.

• Preparation of financial statements.

• Assist in implementation of software systems.

• Coordinate outside audit, including preparation of client prepared schedules.

• Review and handle preparation of financial reports to state and federal agencies.

• Monitor and handle reporting of financial activities of government grant projects.

• Supervise internal audits of college.

• Preparation of foundation financial data and coordinate annual foundation audit.

Coordination and Accountability Tasks

As assigned by the Vice President of Finance and Operations

Supervises the Following Staff

• Payroll

• Cash receipts

• Accounts payable

• Foundation Accountant.

• Work study students assigned to Business Office

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and other Characteristics

1.Knowledge of fund accounting, government grants, and reporting requirements to various state, federal and outside agencies.

2.Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.

3.Working knowledge of PC in both system and application software.

4.Ability to work with many people to coordinate activities between the Business Office and other campus facilities.

Experience

• Five years experience in computerized accounting systems required.

• Five years experience in operation of a double entry system of accounts required.

• One year experience in Public Accounting preferred.

• Two to five years experience in Fund Accounting preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting required.

Certifications and/or Licensure

CPA certificate preferred.

Work Conditions/Environment

Office setting.

Other

None