Controller

Position Title: Controller

Reports To: Assistant Vice President (AVP), Finance

Supervises: Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable

Primary Function: Responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position and the daily operations of the College, Seminary, and Archabbey.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. CPA/MBA is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years of accounting experience, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit environment. Experience with Ellucian Colleague a plus.

Essential duties:

• Directs the preparation of monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports. Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely.

• Directs business office personnel in their daily operations and provides leadership through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication.

• Manages the College's grant accounting and reporting activity.

• Assists in the preparation of quarterly forecasts.

• Ensure effective financial internal controls and continually evaluate established policies and procedures, updating when necessary to maintain compliance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.

• Responsible for the overall management of cash flow, financial procedures, and records of the College and Seminary. Monitors the institutional cash needs and wires cash to the appropriate investment account to maximize investment returns.

• Participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives of the organization within approved budgetary constraints.

• Leads the preparation of the Seminary's annual operating budget.

• Assists the AVP and Vice President (VP) for Finance and Treasurer on special projects directed by the President.

• Supports the VP and AVP with annual audit and tax reporting. Ensures that accounting records and reports are compliant with GAAP and government regulations. Cooperates with and assists external auditors as appropriate.

Other duties:

• Acts as primary Business Office contact for the College and Seminary.

• Assists senior management in developing short and long-term goals and objectives for the Business Office and analyzing overall institutional needs.

• Serves on committees of the College as appointed or elected

.Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

• Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions.

• Perform occasional overtime due to deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Ability to translate and explain financial information to faculty and staff outside of the Business Office.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.