Controller

Curry College founded in 1879 is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors over 50 minors and concentrations seven graduate programs and an associates degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40 student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Finance the Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Colleges accounting and fiscal operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Colleges financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards regulatory requirements and institutional policies. Key areas of responsibility include general accounting financial reporting cash management accounts payable fixed assets tax reporting internal controls and audit coordination. The Controller oversees accounting staff supports financial planning and decision-making and serves as a key partner in advancing the Colleges financial stewardship and operational effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

1. General Accounting:

• Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process;
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare or review account reconciliations;
• Review and approve accounting transactions affecting the general ledger;
• Oversee the reconciliation of temporary and permanently restricted net assets;
• Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll-related general ledger activity to ensure accuracy;
• Supervise the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant providing guidance and reviewing work to promote accuracy efficiency and professional development.

2. Cash Management:

• Monitor and oversee daily cash flow activities and bank reconciliations in partnership with the Accounting Manager;
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to strategically manage the Colleges unrestricted and restricted cash resources;
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity management activities.

3. Accounts Payable:

• Oversee the accounts payable function ensuring timely processing payment and accurate coding of invoices within Banner;
• Review and sign weekly accounts payable checks;
• Promote responsive and effective customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Fixed Assets:

• Maintain oversight of the Colleges fixed asset accounting system;
• Review and approve fixed asset transactions including acquisitions disposals transfers and depreciation calculations.

5. Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Finance;
• Analyze revenue and expense variances investigate significant fluctuations and recommend corrective actions as needed;
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of required tax and regulatory documents including Forms 990 990-T MA Form PC MA Form 3ABC 1099s and other applicable filings.

6. Compliance Internal Controls and Policy Administration:

• Establish monitor and strengthen internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Review and evaluate accounting and finance policies recommending process improvements and operational efficiencies;
• Partner with College departments including Student Financial Services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including Title IV cash management requirements.

7. Audit Management:

• Plan coordinate and oversee the annual financial statement audit in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Finance;
• Serve as the primary liaison between external auditors and College personnel;
• Assist in the preparation of the Colleges annual audited financial statements and supporting schedules.

8. Strategic Projects and Financial Analysis:

• Support senior leadership through financial analysis special initiatives and ad hoc projects;
• Research accounting guidance regulatory developments best practices and emerging financial trends to support informed decision-making.

9. Confidentiality and Communication:

• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records personnel information and other sensitive institutional data;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with faculty staff administrators external partners auditors and regulatory agencies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality professionalism and ethical conduct;
• Support a collaborative and inclusive work environment;
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Finance or designee.

Essential Characteristics:

The successful candidate will consistently demonstrate:

• Strong initiative and accountability in achieving goals and completing responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional service.
• Professionalism integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• The ability to work independently while fostering productive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage competing demands.
• A positive attitude characterized by cooperation respect responsiveness and adaptability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Eight to ten years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience including supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting principles practices and reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and financial models.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience in higher education and/or public accounting.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and financial planning capabilities.
• Experience with Banner Finance or comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Salary Range:

$125000 to $130000 annually

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff Curry College will honor your experiences perspectives and unique identity. Together our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive equitable and welcoming.

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Juan M. Hernandez Ed.D Vice President for Diversity Equity and Belonging InterimTitleIXand Section 504 Coordinator:Office 121 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: Email:

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

By submitting an application you are attesting the following:

I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed false statements omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.

I acknowledge and understand that the company is an at will employer. Therefore any employee (regular temporary or other type of category employee) may resign at any time just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time with or without cause with or without notice to the other party.