Pepperdine University · 7 hours ago
Controller
Calabasas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$205K/yr - $250K/yr
3+ years expPepperdine University is a Christian university committed to academic excellence and values. The Controller will oversee day-to-day finance operations, manage a team of 40 staff members, and ensure compliance with financial reporting and internal controls.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the annual financial statement audit process, as well as the annual ERISA audits, including acting as the main liaison to the external auditors
Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Prepare internal and external financial statements, reviewing financial data to ensure compliance with GAAP
Present financial information to the Audit and Governance Committee on a quarterly basis, including, but not limited to financial statements, audit reports, the tax return, and executive expenses
Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, payment of expenses, and recording of assets and liabilities. This includes drafting and overseeing compliance with the University's financial policies and reviewing and approving significant requisitions and payments
Research new accounting pronouncements and memorialize the impact to the University in written memoranda
Monitor all debt and financial covenants to guarantee conformity
Actively lead the Finance team and University stakeholders with proactive communication, begetting trust and collegiality
Assess the current accounting and financial operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
Assist in managing vendor relations, including commercial banking, lessors, credit card companies, payroll services and collection agencies to facilitate the contracting of services under highly competitive terms
Oversee the annual tax return preparation process to ensure compliance and timely filing of returns and reports (including FBARs, Forms 990, 990-T, 5500, and international and state filings)
Oversee the University's international bank accounts, and research and manage the financial reporting requirements for the University's current and prospective international campuses
Hire, train, mentor, and retain skilled finance staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Uphold University mission through work performed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; CPA, MAcc, and/or MBA
Minimum of three years of experience made up of a combination of public accounting and industry experience with increasing functional and leadership responsibility
Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to present complex information in an easily understood manner
Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines, including exceptional organizational skills
Strong leadership with high standards of excellence
Preference to collaborate and develop trusting and collegial relationships with staff and University stakeholders
Must display a genuine and heartfelt interest in the mission of the University and be committed to student success
Preferred
An MBA or advanced degree
Five years of industry experience
Experience using PeopleSoft
Benefits
A robust and highly competitive benefits package
Company
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
501-1000 employees
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Phil Phillips
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