Controller

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the College's accounting and fiscal operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the College's financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. Key areas of responsibility include general accounting, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable, fixed assets, tax reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination. The Controller oversees accounting staff, supports financial planning and decision-making, and serves as a key partner in advancing the College's financial stewardship and operational effectiveness. Essential Functions: 1. General Accounting: • Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process; • Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare or review account reconciliations; • Review and approve accounting transactions affecting the general ledger; • Oversee the reconciliation of temporary and permanently restricted net assets; • Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll-related general ledger activity to ensure accuracy; • Supervise the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant, providing guidance and reviewing work to promote accuracy, efficiency, and professional development. 2. Cash Management: • Monitor and oversee daily cash flow activities and bank reconciliations in partnership with the Accounting Manager; • Collaborate with Finance leadership to strategically manage the College's unrestricted and restricted cash resources; • Support cash forecasting and liquidity management activities. 3. Accounts Payable: • Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely processing, payment, and accurate coding of invoices within Banner; • Review and sign weekly accounts payable checks; • Promote responsive and effective customer service for internal and external stakeholders. 4. Fixed Assets: • Maintain oversight of the College's fixed asset accounting system; • Review and approve fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations. 5. Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance: • Prepare and review monthly financial statements in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Finance; • Analyze revenue and expense variances, investigate significant fluctuations, and recommend corrective actions as needed; • Coordinate the preparation and filing of required tax and regulatory documents, including Forms 990, 990-T, MA Form PC, MA Form 3ABC, 1099s, and other applicable filings. 6. Compliance, Internal Controls, and Policy Administration: • Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); • Review and evaluate accounting and finance policies, recommending process improvements and operational efficiencies; • Partner with College departments, including Student Financial Services, to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IV cash management requirements. 7. Audit Management: • Plan, coordinate, and oversee the annual financial statement audit in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Finance; • Serve as the primary liaison between external auditors and College personnel; • Assist in the preparation of the College's annual audited financial statements and supporting schedules. 8. Strategic Projects and Financial Analysis: • Support senior leadership through financial analysis, special initiatives, and ad hoc projects; • Research accounting guidance, regulatory developments, best practices, and emerging financial trends to support informed decision-making. 9. Confidentiality and Communication: • Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records, personnel information, and other sensitive institutional data; • Communicate effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, administrators, external partners, auditors, and regulatory agencies. Additional Responsibilities: • Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct; • Support a collaborative and inclusive work environment; • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Finance or designee. Requirements: Essential Characteristics: The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate: • Strong initiative and accountability in achieving goals and completing responsibilities. • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. • A collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional service. • Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information. • The ability to work independently while fostering productive relationships across all levels of the organization. • Effective project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage competing demands. • A positive attitude characterized by cooperation, respect, responsiveness, and adaptability. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Eight to ten years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including supervisory responsibility. • Knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and financial models. • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound professional judgment. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. • Experience in higher education and/or public accounting. • Demonstrated strategic thinking and financial planning capabilities. • Experience with Banner Finance or comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Salary Range: $125,000 to $130,000 annually Additional Information: At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Application Instructions: Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following: • a cover letter; • a resume; and; • a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles. By submitting an application, you are attesting the following: I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions, or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application. I acknowledge and understand that the company is an "at will' employer. Therefore, any employee (regular, temporary, or other type of category employee) may resign at any time, just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice to the other party.