Controller
- Employer
- Cumberland University
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 13, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Financial Affairs, Chief Business Officers & Vice Presidents
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
POSITION TITLE: Controller
DEPARTMENT: Fiscal Affairs
SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
The Controller is responsible for the direction of fiscal affairs. This senior position manages the accounting records and functions within the University. Performs and supervises a variety of specialized and/or technical accounting functions.
EXPECTATIONS (Responsibilities include, but not limited to):
- Commitment to the University mission.
- Coordination, assessment, and direction of the University Fiscal Programs and various departments, which include Accounting Services, A/R, and A/P.
- Administration, quality, and enhancement of the financial systems and operations of the University while ensuring the highest degree of integrity and internal control.
- Development implementation of sound fiscal policies and procedures.
- Development, implementation, and maintenance of the annual University budget and periodic forecasts. Distribute budget reports to supervisors on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Preparation of advanced journal entries related to month end close.
- Preparation and review the University’s monthly financial statements, doing so in an accurate and timely manner.
- Review of university bank accounts; reconcile payroll and health insurance bank accounts
- Recording and reporting the University controlled Endowment Fund.
- Closing of accounting records at year-end and preparation of the annual audit schedule
- Coordinate with outside auditors on the annual audit.
- Approval of University purchases, including property, equipment, and supplies.
- Acquisition and maintenance of University contracts.
- Assist HR with the acquisition and analysis of University insurance programs.
- Assist students in matters of financial obligations to the University, doing so with the highest degree of integrity and impartiality.
- Compliance with various state and federal guidelines and reporting.
- Preparation of semi-monthly and monthly payroll and associated reporting and journal entries, when the Director of Human Resources is unavailable.
- With the CFO, coordinate communication with the University board, finance and audit committees.
- With the CFO, prepare managerial costs analysis on contribution margin and drive financial performance.
- With the CFO, assist and manage the risks of the University.
- Train and develop staff to assume greater roles, including ultimately the Controller.
- Other duties/tasks as may be assigned and/or requested by the supervisor.
DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT
- Exercise executive judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the department/division.
- Position directly supervises the Accounts Payable Associate, the Staff Accountant, the Staff Accountant II and Veterans Liaison, the Supervisor of Accounts Receivable, and the Postmaster.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, CPA, and three to four years of related accounting/payroll experience
- Preferred: Graduate degree in business (accounting or MBA)
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Must have poise, even temperament and willing to accept all assignments
- Must possess interpersonal skills to interact with students and parents, faculty and staff
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Great Plains, Asset Keeper, Management Reporter, and/or similar experience with accounting related software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Organization, record keeping and reporting skills
- Ability to prioritize duties
- Multi task oriented
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- On a regular and continuous basis exercise administrative judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service
- Demonstrated experience in the accounting field, preferably in higher education.
- Proven record of three (3) or more years of experience in a strong administrative/management role, preferably at the senior-level.
- Demonstrated financial management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
- Desire and potential to become the University’s CFO
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