Controller

Search Number	# BUS104
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA). S/he directly manages all functions of the Business Office and oversees a staff of 7 individuals. The Controller is responsible for financial management, transaction processing, and reporting, and compliance. This includes oversight of financial systems, policies, procedures, controls, and records management to ensure effective and prudent financial operations of the College. The Controller prepares management reports for the VPFA and assists with interpretation of financial and investment matters and presentations to internal and external audiences, including the College’s Administration and Board of Trustees.

Overview

The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA). S/he directly manages all functions of the Business Office and oversees a staff of 7 individuals. The Controller is responsible for financial management, transaction processing, and reporting, and compliance. This includes oversight of financial systems, policies, procedures, controls, and records management to ensure effective and prudent financial operations of the College. The Controller prepares management reports for the VPFA and assists with interpretation of financial and investment matters and presentations to internal and external audiences, including the College’s Administration and Board of Trustees.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Business Office Management – Manage Business Office operations and staffing. Financial Systems – Oversee financial systems and ensure College financial transactions and reporting are performed timely and accurately. Controls – Maintain updated documentation of financial policies, internal controls, and chart of accounts. Payroll – Oversee payroll function for timely and accurate payroll processing and consistent application of internal controls. Accounting – Perform and/or oversee accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, debt management, grant accounting, gift accounting, fixed asset tracking, tax reporting, reconciliations, and monthly closing. Budget and Reporting – Manage annual and multi-year budget and forecasting process and monthly reports, including budget variance reporting and identification of issues of concern to management. Bursar –Ensure timely and accurate processing of student billing and collections. Maintain billing systems as necessary to improve efficiency and customer service. Financial Statements – Prepare annual financial statements, taxes, and other regulatory requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and local regulations. Audit – Coordinate annual financial and compliance audits with outside auditors. Prepare necessary documents and schedules for financial statements; federal and state; and retirement plan audits; and Federal Form 990. Work with Vice President for Finance and Administration on establishing financial operating metrics and performance benchmarks. Support – Assist the Vice President for Finance and Administration as needed.

Essential Functions

Business Office Management – Manage Business Office operations and staffing.
Financial Systems – Oversee financial systems and ensure College financial transactions and reporting are performed timely and accurately.
Controls – Maintain updated documentation of financial policies, internal controls, and chart of accounts.

Payroll – Oversee payroll function for timely and accurate payroll processing and consistent application of internal controls.
Accounting – Perform and/or oversee accounting activities, including accounts payable/receivable, debt management, grant accounting, gift accounting, fixed asset tracking, tax reporting, reconciliations, and monthly closing.
Budget and Reporting – Manage annual and multi-year budget and forecasting process and monthly reports, including budget variance reporting and identification of issues of concern to management.
Bursar –Ensure timely and accurate processing of student billing and collections. Maintain billing systems as necessary to improve efficiency and customer service.
Financial Statements – Prepare annual financial statements, taxes, and other regulatory requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and local regulations.
Audit – Coordinate annual financial and compliance audits with outside auditors. Prepare necessary documents and schedules for financial statements; federal and state; and retirement plan audits; and Federal Form 990.
Work with Vice President for Finance and Administration on establishing financial operating metrics and performance benchmarks.
Support – Assist the Vice President for Finance and Administration as needed.

Qualifications	Bachelor’s and MBA, MAcc or master’s degree in related field required; CPA designation or CPA licensing within one year of employment strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years related experience with increasing functional and leadership responsibility; higher education experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s and MBA, MAcc or master’s degree in related field required; CPA designation or CPA licensing within one year of employment strongly preferred.

Minimum 10 years related experience with increasing functional and leadership responsibility; higher education experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of regulations applicable to higher education. Advanced knowledge of financial processing and reporting systems. Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents. Collaborative management style with strong interpersonal skills; practices open communication with all constituents. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment. Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of regulations applicable to higher education.
Advanced knowledge of financial processing and reporting systems.
Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.
Collaborative management style with strong interpersonal skills; practices open communication with all constituents.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	This is a full time, exempt, benefit eligible position. Normal office hours are 8:30AM - 4:30PM, flexible to the needs of the department.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.