Controller
- Employer
- Central State University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 6, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Student Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number 0801186 Classification Title Controller Working Title Department Administration & Finance Department Contact Email cwilson@centralstate.edu Job Summary/Basic Function
The Controller supervises all of the accounting and cash functions and systems of the University, ensures the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate internal controls, and serves as functional owner of the system finance module. The Controller ensures that the institution’s accounting practices satisfy the highest ethical requirements, as must his or her own behavior.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
-Plans, controls, directs, and evaluates the University’s fiscal function and performance;
-Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls at the University and implements changes in consultation with the VP of Administration & CFO
-Coordinates all external audits of the University
-Coordinates and reviews the integration of financial data from the Banner system
-Prepares financial statements and footnotes for auditors and other interested parties;
-Manages financial accounting and reporting for the University
-Evaluates the impact of proposed regulatory action or changes to accounting standards;
-Provides timely and accurate analysis of financial reports
-Enhances and/or develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures by way of systems and processes that will improve overall operations, efficiency and effectiveness;
-Leads efforts to upgrade and improve the software system finance module as needed; supervises and reviews the reconciliation of University bank accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet activity
-Evaluates office structure and team to help ensure continual improvement
-Develops and implements procedures to manage the University cash flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and CPA certification.
Experience:
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferably in a higher education and/or non-profit environment
Preferred Qualifications
-Extensive knowledge, training, and experience of accounting and auditing standards and regulations;
-Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
-Ability to use software employed to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports;
-Ability to establish, direct, and enforce financial control systems, policies, and procedures; Ability to gather data, analyze and compile information, and prepare reports;
-Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of constituents;
-Ability to select, manage, develop, and empower the people who are part of the Controller’s Office team; Leadership ability within a diverse environment
-Knowledge of computers and database/word processing software.
-Knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures.
-Excellent keyboard skills.
-Good proofreading skills.
Posting Date 06/07/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary $85,000 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Posting Number 0801186 Classification Title Controller Working Title Department Administration & Finance Department Contact Email cwilson@centralstate.edu Job Summary/Basic Function
The Controller supervises all of the accounting and cash functions and systems of the University, ensures the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate internal controls, and serves as functional owner of the system finance module. The Controller ensures that the institution’s accounting practices satisfy the highest ethical requirements, as must his or her own behavior.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
-Plans, controls, directs, and evaluates the University’s fiscal function and performance;
-Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls at the University and implements changes in consultation with the VP of Administration & CFO
-Coordinates all external audits of the University
-Coordinates and reviews the integration of financial data from the Banner system
-Prepares financial statements and footnotes for auditors and other interested parties;
-Manages financial accounting and reporting for the University
-Evaluates the impact of proposed regulatory action or changes to accounting standards;
-Provides timely and accurate analysis of financial reports
-Enhances and/or develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures by way of systems and processes that will improve overall operations, efficiency and effectiveness;
-Leads efforts to upgrade and improve the software system finance module as needed; supervises and reviews the reconciliation of University bank accounts, investment accounts, and other balance sheet activity
-Evaluates office structure and team to help ensure continual improvement
-Develops and implements procedures to manage the University cash flow.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and CPA certification.
Experience:
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, preferably in a higher education and/or non-profit environment
Preferred Qualifications
-Extensive knowledge, training, and experience of accounting and auditing standards and regulations;
-Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
-Ability to use software employed to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports;
-Ability to establish, direct, and enforce financial control systems, policies, and procedures; Ability to gather data, analyze and compile information, and prepare reports;
-Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of constituents;
-Ability to select, manage, develop, and empower the people who are part of the Controller’s Office team; Leadership ability within a diverse environment
-Knowledge of computers and database/word processing software.
-Knowledge of standard office equipment and procedures.
-Excellent keyboard skills.
-Good proofreading skills.
Posting Date 06/07/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary $85,000 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a current CPA?
- Yes
- No
- * What is the highest degree you hold?
- Doctorate
- Completed all Doctorate coursework, but has not completed dissertation
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Assoicate's Degree
- High School Diploma or GED
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
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