Controller or Finance Manager
About the role
Franklin Pierce University (FPU) seeks to fill an immediate vacancy within our Finance Team. The Controller or Finance Manager reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and currently supervises employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounting. The Controller or Finance Manager and the Finance Team are responsible for all accounting-related activities including budget management. Other duties include managing available cash and debt obligations, managing the annual audits as well as preparation of financial and grants reports, preparing tax reports, financial analysis, and committee work, etc.
Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounting
- Manage budget management
- Manage available cash and debt obligations
- Manage annual audits
- Prepare financial and grants reports
- Prepare tax reports
- Perform financial analysis
- Conduct committee work
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration (graduate degree recipients are desirable)
- Significant experience in accounting and financial management, ideally in education or other relevant industries
- A certified public accounting license is not required, but preferred
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong management qualities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with accounting software
- Experience in grants management is desirable
- Fluent use of Microsoft Office applications
Qualifications
- Fluent use of Microsoft Office applications
Skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong management qualities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with accounting software
- Experience in grants management is desirable
Benefits
At Franklin Pierce University, we take pride in providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and security of our valued employees. Here are some highlights of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the Franklin Pierce community:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.
- Paid Holidays: Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
- Health and Wellness: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, ensuring comprehensive health care.
- Life Insurance: Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary, depending on your role.
- Disability Coverage: We cover both short-term and long-term disability, providing financial protection in unforeseen circumstances.
- Retail Planning: Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan, with immediate 100% vesting. Franklin Pierce University also makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.
- Education Benefits: Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits, allowing you and your qualifying family members to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Additional Perks: Enjoy various perks, including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, free gym access, meal discount, and more!
Schedule
On-campus position. Relocation is available.
Pay
The title (Controller or Finance Manager) and salary offered will be based on the length supervisory responsibilities and salary offered will be based on the length and relevance of the candidate's work history and professional experience.
Benefits
At Franklin Pierce University, we take pride in providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and security of our valued employees. Here are some highlights of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the Franklin Pierce community:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.
- Paid Holidays: Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
- Health and Wellness: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, ensuring comprehensive health care.
- Life Insurance: Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary, depending on your role.
- Disability Coverage: We cover both short-term and long-term disability, providing financial protection in unforeseen circumstances.
- Retail Planning: Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan, with immediate 100% vesting. Franklin Pierce University also makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.
- Education Benefits: Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits, allowing you and your qualifying family members to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Additional Perks: Enjoy various perks, including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, free gym access, meal discount, and more!