Assistant Controller - Finance & Endowment Oversight

Alma College; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alma College is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage core financial duties including accounting, tax, and risk management. You will prepare journal entries, analyze ledgers, and assist with budgets and audits, while overseeing endowment activity and related investments.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a strong GAAP background, and excellent technology and communication skills. The position supports a diverse campus community and reports to the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent technology skills.
• Effective communicator / good people skills.
• Minimum of 5 years in accounting or related field.
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Perform regular general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Assist with software system development and implementation.
• Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of College's endowment activity and all investments.
• Assist with external audits.
• Assist with preparation and ongoing review of annual operating budget.
• Assist with preparation of annual tax returns - 5500's, 990, 990-T, sales tax, etc.
• Oversee the accounting for College-owned/managed LLC's (Alma Opera Block).
• Serve as back up for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with various College purchasing and policy-related matters as they arise.
• Work with campus community on managing departmental budgets.
• Maintain accounting systems and general ledger structure.
• Assist with ongoing cash flow analysis.
• Complete internal audits, as requested.
• Oversee College purchase card program, including the related expense management platform.
• Oversee the work of other staff in the Financial Services department.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting expertise

Technological proficiency

Communication skills

People skills

Diversity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Ellucian

Softdocs

Job description

Alma College is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage core financial duties including accounting, tax, and risk management. You will prepare journal entries, analyze ledgers, and assist with budgets and audits, while overseeing endowment activity and related investments.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a strong GAAP background, and excellent technology and communication skills. The position supports a diverse campus community and reports to the Controller.