Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

　　At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

　　Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students

　　Summary: The Controller will be responsible for planning and directing the University’s finance operations and procedures including overseeing the accounting, student accounts, accounts payable, payroll and budgeting functions at the University. Responsibilities include quarterly financial statements, cash flow reports and projections, annual budget process, external audits and tax returns, and ensuring that the University has strong internal controls surrounding all finance activities.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Oversight of the Assistant Controller, Staff Accountant(s), Payroll Manager, and Accounts Payable Manager.

　　Maintaining the accounting records and internal controls for the University

　　Overall reconciliation procedures

　　Approval of all check request and purchase orders

　　Manage the creation of general ledger data and student detail codes

　　Preparation of daily cash reports

　　Determination of cash availability for payment of outstanding invoices

　　Approval of general ledger journal entries to be posted on the general ledger system

　　Review and monitoring of actual versus budgeted income and expense items

　　Interaction with vice presidents, departments heads, and budget managers in connection with budgetary matters

　　Facilitate the training of Banner Finance for all departmental personnel

　　Ad hoc reporting and projects as required by senior management

　　Review grant funding and track drawdowns in order to maintain compliance with grant requirements

　　Quarterly Tasks:

　　The preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the Board of Trustees, senior administrators, external agencies, and federal and state legislatures

　　Review of reconciliations performed, including bank, student account receivable, financial aid receivables, investments, etc.

　　Review of the reconciliation for receipts from the development department to general ledger postings

　　Ensure that contributions, pledges, gifts, grants, etc. are recorded in accordance with established accounting standards

　　Preparation of cash flow projections

　　Preparation of federal and state financial reports and drawdowns

　　Prepare and file quarterly sales tax return

　　Annual/Periodic Tasks:

　　Facilitate the University’s annual financial audits

　　Preparation of schedules and analyses needed, including a statement of functional expenses, in connection with the preparation of the College’s annual financial statement audit, preparation of the tax form 990, OMB A133 report, 403(b) audit, and nondiscrimination testing.

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

　　Master’s Degree highly desirable

　　A current CPA license is required

　　Minimum of seven years of progressive supervisory experience in accounting, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit organization

　　Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are critical with proficiency in Microsoft Office and an advanced knowledge of Excel and Word is required

　　Knowledge of nonprofit accounting software, e.g. Banner Finance is preferred

　　Benefits

　　The allotted annual salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000.

　　20 Vacation Days, 12 sick days

　　Medical, dental, vision insurance

　　Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

　　Enhanced Short Term Disability Insurance

　　Group Term Life Insurance

　　100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability

　　Commuter Benefits

　　Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

　　Employee Assistance Program