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NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
JOB POSTING
TITLE: Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
DATE REVIEWED: 1/27/15
JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and directly supervises multiple employees in Finance and
Student Accounts. The position is responsible for the general ledger, financial and tax reporting, overall cash management, bank
reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, endowment accounting, grant accounting and the annual fiscal audit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversees timely closing of the monthly general ledger.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Develops and implements accounting practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Oversees the adequacy of financial controls through the college. Develops and implements changes relative to these financial
controls as appropriate.
Supervises the accounting manager, financial analyst and director for student accounts ensuring that there is adequate training
and cross-training of staff.
Plan and assign work according to volume and individual skills and abilities; maintain quality and quantity of work and services in
all areas of responsibility.
Direct, assist and instruct staff as to methods, procedures and standards of performance.
Maintain discipline, morale and harmonious personnel relations; handle complaints in accordance with college policy; recommend
hires, promotions, transfers, terminations and disciplinary actions, as related to area of responsibly.
Develops procedures to utilize the features of college software systems to maximize functions within finance and through the
college.
Handles process aspects of annual budget generation, including data gathering, data entry, report analysis and report generation.
Prepares annual Federal 990 Tax reports.
Identifies opportunities for financial and operational efficiencies in finance and within the college in general.
Responsible for various annual surveys (FISAP, NCAA, EADA, etc.) by coordinating the collection of data from relevant personnel
and responding to surveys in a timely manner.
Anticipate or investigate delays in meeting deadlines and take corrective action.
Plans and directs the annual audit of financial statements and other financial reporting needs.
Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles and FASB/GAAP accounting requirements. Requires in-depth knowledge of
IRS guidelines for reporting income as well as state and local tax compliance regulations. Requires knowledge of accounting software,
PC network software, spreadsheet and word processing software. Requires ability to stay current in all of the above areas.
Requires communication skills using different media (e.g., oral, written). Requires organizational and time management skills as well as
flexibility to move between day-to-day tasks and project oriented tasks. Requires supervisory skills and general business management
skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or other related field.
CPA preferred.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing an accounting office.
Experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferred.
Computer skills - MS Office suite a must
Jenzabar CX – a plus
Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: [email protected]