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Academy of Art University · 2 months ago

Controller, Accounting & Finance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. The Controller position oversees operations for the Finance and Accounting Teams, managing financial statements and directing department operations while working closely with the Chief Financial Officer.

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Responsibilities

Direct operations, including workflow and personnel, of Accounting and General Ledger/ Reporting department. Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, and access controls are verified

Hire, train and manage accounting staff and ensure staff completes job duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and performance expectations

Supervise preparation of financial reports and underlying analyses for: Trial Balances; Income Statements; Balance Sheets; Statements of Cash Flows; Management Reporting; External Reporting; Regulatory Reporting; Journal Entries; Reconciliations and Other Analyses or Reports, as requested. This includes periodic Internal Reports such as Cash Forecasts, Financial Forecasts, and Budgets

Closely monitor University’s financial health and provide reports and recommendations to the Chief Finance Officer and Executive Team. Develop and monitor business performance metrics as well as recommend and implement changes to the financial systems as deemed necessary

Oversee all reconciliations and internal control compliance of billing, cashiering payables, and expenses, including verification of related requisitions, purchase orders, shipping and receiving documents, and fixed asset recording

Oversee all reconciliations and internal compliance of payroll calculations, employee payments, and state/federal agency compliance provided by the Payroll department and ADP

Oversee, approve, and update internal and external communications regarding policies and deadlines for the Accounting and General Ledger/Reporting department

Monitor, revise, and approve departmental procedures to ensure adherence to external regulations and internal policies, protection of University’s assets, effective accounting controls to prevent and detect errors and malfeasance, and conformity with sound accounting principles

Coordinate and oversee annual audit activities and requests and assist in special audits as necessary

Qualification

CPA licenseController experienceBudgetingForecastingData analysisHigh-volume accountingInternal controlsExpense managementCoachingMotivating teamsCompliance experienceAudit experience

Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

A minimum of two years of Controller level experience preferably in Higher Education

A minimum of five years of high-volume accounting experience at a Controller level that includes budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, compliance, audits, cash flow management, internal controls, and expense management

Experience managing, coaching, and motivating multiple teams