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03-10-2025
Job Description
The University of Mary is seeking and experienced professional to serve in Finacial Affairs. The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the universitys accounting operations financial reporting compliance and internal controls. This role ensures the integrity of financial systems and supports strategic decision-making through accurate and timely financial data. The Controller plays a critical role in maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency across the institution.
Essential Roles/Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Academics: The University of Mary boasts 294 faculty members offering 60 bachelors degree programs 21 masters degree programs 5 doctoral degree programs and 16 pre-professional programs.
Campus Facilities & Surrounding Community: a main campus with 866000 square feet of facilities 13 residence halls & apartment buildings a research library with 50000 volumes a 24/7 campus restaurant coffee shops and a pub along with 9 satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck/Mandan is an intimate metropolitan area with a population of approximately 120000 exemplary family and parish life friendly neighborhoods a low crime rate clean air and excellent schools and enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities: 75 miles of hiking trails 62 parks 7 golf courses and four seasons of recreational opportunities on the Missouri River. For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: A campus tour is available at MISSION AND IDENTITY
Mission: The University of Mary serves the religious academic and cultural needs of the people in this region and beyond rooted in the commitment of the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. We are Christian Catholic and Benedictine.Essential Roles/Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and present monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local regulations including IRS DOE and other regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
- Oversee general ledger accounts payable/receivable and fixed asset accounting.
- Maintain and improve internal control systems to safeguard university assets.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability
- Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures that align with best practices and institutional goals.
- Ensure proper documentation and training for financial systems and processes.
- Manage financial systems and software ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.
- Lead or support ERP implementations and upgrades as needed.
- Collaborate with the VP of Financial Affairs and department heads to develop and monitor the annual budget.
- Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance and a Masters or CPA required.
- Minimum of 710 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector.
- Represents the Office of Financial Affairs with integrity and a high level of professionalism
- Strong knowledge of GAAP fund accounting and federal compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. Ellucian Workday Banner) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality and discretion in all matters related to the Office of Financial Affairs and associated areas of responsibility
- Experience with grant accounting and restricted funds.
- Familiarity with endowment management and donor reporting.
- Ability to thrive in a mission-driven collaborative environment.
- High degree of tact discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and individuals
- Ability to work independently and with a team of colleagues
- Ability to set priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to understand interpret explain and apply rules and policies applicable to areas of responsibility
- Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prepare clear accurate and concise correspondence records reports and other documents
- Expertise with Microsoft Office software applications especially Excel
- Preferably proficiency with the Jenzabar database
UNIVERSITY PROFILE
Student Population: Fall 2024 enrollment of 3801 including 2288 traditional undergraduate students and 1513 graduate and nontraditional students. The student/faculty ratio is 10:1 with a 17% minority population representing all 50 states and 19 countries. Academics: The University of Mary boasts 294 faculty members offering 60 bachelors degree programs 21 masters degree programs 5 doctoral degree programs and 16 pre-professional programs.
Campus Facilities & Surrounding Community: a main campus with 866000 square feet of facilities 13 residence halls & apartment buildings a research library with 50000 volumes a 24/7 campus restaurant coffee shops and a pub along with 9 satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck/Mandan is an intimate metropolitan area with a population of approximately 120000 exemplary family and parish life friendly neighborhoods a low crime rate clean air and excellent schools and enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities: 75 miles of hiking trails 62 parks 7 golf courses and four seasons of recreational opportunities on the Missouri River. For more information on the University of Mary please watch a short video by clicking on this link: A campus tour is available at MISSION AND IDENTITY
Christian Identity: We strive to accomplish our mission in faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ valuing each human person as created in the image and likeness of God. We aim to be agents of cultural renewal advocating for justice and peace.
Catholic Identity: Drawing life from the heart of the Church we integrate spiritual and philosophical approaches to enduring questions of human life fostering dialogue between Faith and Reason; we are joyfully and faithfully Catholic.
Benedictine Identity: Inspired by the Benedictine Sisters who founded the university we cherish a heritage of prayer community and service modeling virtues of warm hospitality balance and generosity.Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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