Controller
Controller
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Job Description
Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Full-time
Pay: $105000 to$111375 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the Controller oversees the accounting and financial reporting functions of the college. The position is responsible to develop and maintain proper accounting processes systems controls and related documentation.
Essential Functions:
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia Colleges vision mission and values and contributes to the development of the Accounting Department.
- Practice superior customer service.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
- Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia Colleges vision mission and values and contributes to the development of the Accounting Department.
- Responsible for all financial accounting and general ledger management.
- Ensure and document that internal controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance that college assets are protected.
- Ensure the accounting function is run in an efficient and effective manner that staff are properly trained and processes are continually evaluated and updated as needed.
- Responsible for Grant Development Endowment and Investment Accounting.
- Ensure college financial records are prepared and maintained in compliance with college policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for preparing monthly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance.
- Ensure the administrative software operates as required and participates in validating and designing any suggested changes.
- Coordinate all information needed for annual audits of the colleges financial statements A-133 audits and 403(b) audits. Prepares all related financial statements and documentation.
- Understand GAAP and related accounting standards and GAAS.
- Responsible for 990 preparation and general tax compliance.
- Responsible for working collaboratively across departments to ensure goals of college are met while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Participate on institutional committees.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Position reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
- Strong analytical critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the mission goals organization and financial structure of a private college or non-profit.
- Previous experience that would complement the listed essential functions of the position.
- Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
- Proficiency in using web-based technologies including database systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with or without direct supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills managerial skills and an ability to work with a variety of constituencies.
- Experience as a controller or similar work-related experience.
Preferred Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
- Experience in higher education preferred but not required.
- CPA Certification preferred.
- Five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Required Level of Education: Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution. In: Accounting or related field
Required Professional Certification(s): In:
Preferred Level of Education: In:
Preferred Professional Certification(s): CPA In:
Other Requirements: Ability to satisfy within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal state and local laws a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements (if any): Some over-night travel may be required periodically.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
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