Job Opening - Controller

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation and distribution of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and guidelines.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and business operations, ensuring timely month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Avoidance of fraud and error in financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the VP for Finance in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Maintain and monitor budget variances and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Handle fixed asset accounting and assist in budgeting and analysis.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with Advancement team in the preparation of fundraising results.
• Offer guidance and advisory support to A/P and A/R personnel.
• Participate in Finance Committee meetings.
• Identify, design, and implement process enhancements in collaboration with departments outside the Business Office (Advancement, Faculty, and others).
• Develop deep proficiency in all aspects of Financial Edge accounting software and serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert.
• Interpret and document moderately complex accounting workflows, including preparing clear written T‑accounts to support reconciliation and decision‑making.
• Assist the VPF in various Finance activities, analyses, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• An understanding of not-for-profit fund accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse users of financial information.

Preferred

• Proficiency with Blackbaud Financial Edge.
• Familiarity with Paylocity.
• Previous experience in an educational environment.
• Prior experience working in a diverse community.