Controller
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Job DetailsJob Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TNPosition Type: StaffSalary Range: UndisclosedDescriptionPOSITION TITLE: ControllerDEPARTMENT: Accounting OfficeSUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer / University PresidentFLSA Status: ExemptGENERAL JOB FUNCTIONThe Controller is responsible for the direction of fiscal affairs. This senior position manages the accounting records and functions within the University, and performs and supervises a variety of specialized and/or technical accounting functions.EXPECTATIONS (Responsibilities include, but not limited to):■ Commitment to the University mission■ Development and implementation of sound fiscal policies and procedures■ Development, implementation, and maintenance of the annual University budget and periodic forecasts■ Preparation of advanced journal entries related to month end close■ Preparation, review, and presentation of the University's monthly financial statements in an accurate and timely manner■ Review of University bank accounts; reconcile multiple 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 and General Counsel with the acquisition and analysis of University insurance programs■ 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 supervisorDECISION 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 Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable Associate, and the Staff Accountant.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE■ Required: Bachelor's Degree in accounting and three to four years of related accounting experience■ Preferred: Graduate degree in business (Accounting or MBA)■ Preferred: Certified Public AccountantQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS■ High proficiency in the use of business information systems, specifically Microsoft Office, also including Great Plains, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Asset Keeper, Management Reporter, Virtuous, and/or similar experience with other accounting related software■ Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to prioritize duties and be multi task oriented■ Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality, as well as excellent organization, record keeping, and reporting skills■ Must have poise, even temperament, and willingness to accept all assignments■ Must possess interpersonal skills to interact with staff, faculty, and other customers■ Proven record of three (3) or more years of experience in a strong administrative/management role, preferably at the senior-level■ Significant experience in higher education and/or state government administration and a thorough understanding of federal and state administrative procedures.■ Desire and potential to become the University's CFO