Corporate Controller

Overview

Job Title: Corporate Controller
Status: Full-Time
Type: Remote
Reports To: Executive Vice President

This role provides oversight of the organization's financial and accounting systems and records, leading the accounting staff. The Corporate Controller manages treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, risk management, insurance, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial business systems. The position ensures the integrity and accuracy of accounting records, compliance with regulatory requirements, timely financial reporting, and maintenance of fiscal policies and internal controls. Collaboration with leadership and other employees is essential to managing the organization's fiscal affairs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.
• Oversee the monthly financial closing process, ensuring timely reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Manage and coordinate the external audit process, including preparation of financial statements, corporate tax returns, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns and related reports.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with third-party vendors such as audit firms and banks.
• Prepare various financial reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare the annual budget and provide financial forecasts as needed.
• Monitor and assist in managing cash position and treasury activities, including regular reporting, reconciliations, and projections.
• Review, evaluate, document, and recommend improvements to internal controls.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff using effective management techniques within organizational policies.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting and audits to external constituents (e.g., banks, rating agencies, regulatory bodies).
• Coordinate meetings and prepare materials; present financial results (actual vs. budget) to senior leadership.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Manage time and resources to meet short- and long-term goals within established timeframes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; CPA and/or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of financial accounting experience in a complex and diverse organization; substantial experience in higher education strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership and management experience supervising staff.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of financial budgeting and modeling using Excel, CampusVue/Nexus, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Dynamics.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to independently move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboards and office machinery.
• Adequate hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or via phone/computer.

Location

Remote