Controller

• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts • Monitor cash flow to provide information on daily cash position and use of resources for providing cash, maintaining compliance with such resources. Prepare monthly cash schedules. • Approve purchase orders, check requests, wire transfers, checks for payables and payroll. • Manage state and federal tax filings related to payroll, benefit-plans, independent contractors, and student payments. Ensure timely processing and filing. • Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. • In collaboration with Director of Budget and Reporting, develop monthly and quarterly fund and college-wide financial reports for internal and external users. Assist in preparing reports that summarize college business and financial activity based on past, present, and expected operations. • Develops and monitors the internal control environment; interprets and implements policies and accounting standards; develops and issues internal and external financial reports; and oversees financial systems • Direct, prepare, and review year-end closing process and prepare audit schedules. • Prepare and file necessary reports and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies. • Review various tax/accounting laws and policies to remain accurate and updated in business practices with College. Establish new procedures when needed. • Directs and supervises accounting processes of the College, to include: accounts payable, payroll, cash receipting, account receivable and billing, general ledger maintenance, federal grant operations, electronic federal loan program (EFT), fixed asset capitalization and depreciation. • Provide excellent customer service to a broad array of internal and external customers including College leadership, departments, trustees, external auditors, regulators, students, faculty and staff. • Build strong relationships by making accounting and finance functions transparent and accessible • Manage the employees in the accounting services area. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.