Full Controller Job Description

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Position Description: 

Reporting to the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, the Controller is responsible for the financial and accounting functions of the corporation. The Controller plans, organizes, directs and supervises the staff of the Accounting office. The Controller works cooperatively with other Auxiliary Services' Divisional Directors. The Controller has significant interaction with other members of the campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Responsible for the establishment of accounting and investment policies and procedures. Presents recommendation to Executive Director on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies. 
2. Supervises the Accounting department staff including, but not limited to, staff selection, developing job descriptions, establishing objectives and conducting performance appraisals. Coordinates training program for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff. 
3. Oversees the audit preparation and interfaces with the independent public accounting firm engaged by the corporation in preparation of the certified annual financial report, and the certified pension audit.
4. Responsible directly or indirectly for the preparation of the following:
5. The Controller has significant interaction with, and is responsible for providing, in an accurate and timely manner, various reports for operating divisions of the corporation.
    
   • Payroll
   • Accounts payable
   • Federal and State tax reporting
   • Fringes
   • Cash management
   • Compensation reports
     
     
6. Creates an annual budget for the Accounting/Administration division and provides support to divisions in preparation of their budgets. Assists in preparation and presentation of Auxiliary Services budget to the Board of Directors.
7. Assists the Executive Director with the preparation and distribution of the Annual Report.
8. Works as liaison with Student Association Budget Coordinator of Student Association.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in General Ledger Accounting.
• Two years supervisory experience; 5-8 years of related experience, not-for-profit experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to integrate and work successfully as a member of the senior management team. 
• Proficient with accounting and tax preparation software, along with Microsoft Office.