Controller

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota seeks an experienced leader to manage accounting, payroll, and student accounts departments. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financials while guiding, supervising, and developing a team.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with 5–7 years of related experience. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, audits, and collaboration with internal and external constituents.

Excellent benefits included, with a salary range of $112,000.00 – $125,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

5–7 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
Experience with general ledger and budgeting.
Ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage accounting, payroll, and student accounts departments.
Prepare and approve transactions in Workday ERP.
Provide accurate financial information for audits and tax filings.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Effective written and oral communication

Timely decision-making

Expertise with web-based systems

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to lead and manage the accounting, payroll, and student accounts departments. This position is responsible for the integrity of the University’s financials, safeguarding the University’s financial assets, providing accurate and timely financial information (e.g., audits, tax filings, grants, accounts payable, student accounts, etc.) to internal and external constituents, billing and collecting tuition, and leading and developing staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Leads, supervises, and develops staff to inspire professionalism, strong inter- and intra-departmental communication, and team building.
Responsible for accounting and student accounts departments and fostering a respectful workplace culture, diversity, and inclusion.
Promotes collaboration at all levels and empowers staff to be innovative decision-makers.
Uses data and continuous-improvement methods to drive employee work and achieve results.
Provides effective management through supervision, delegation, coaching, and training.
Evaluates and handles job performance issues, performance evaluations, and recognition.
Assists with recruitment, selection, and training of employees.
Responsible for accounting information: prepares, reviews, and approves transactions in Workday ERP.
Coordinates the external audits of the University’s financial statements.
Prepares the federal and state nonprofit tax returns.
Assists in accurately maintaining and reporting endowment activities and balances.
Assists in providing information on donors/grantors to ensure accurate recording and classification of gifts.
Monitors and maintains cash balances; performs wire transfers, debt payments, and ACH transactions.
Prepares quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FASB.
Prepares compliance reporting, cash forecasting, and quarterly debt covenant calculations and certifications.
Monitors budget compliance, assists in budget analysis and preparation.
Performs and oversees reconciliations.
Prepares ad‑hoc reports.
Responsible for the accounting system (Workday) and maintains financial security.
Maintains financial system chart of accounts setup, posting rules, and configuration.
Acts as a resource to student accounts manager and payroll manager on ERP setup and configuration.
Provides accurate and timely information to internal and external constituents on financial and statistical data.
Establishes and maintains operational policies, procedures, and processes.
Prepares and submits financial surveys.
Provides support on special projects and performs other duties as requested.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer and supervises 6–10 employees.

Budget Management Responsibilities

Responsible for the accounting department and student accounts department budgets. Budget range: $100,001–$500,000.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Key Competencies

Knowledge of and experience in business management with emphasis in general ledger, budgeting, accounts payable, information systems, GAAP and FASB.
Demonstrated success in providing leadership and supervision of staff and projects.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make timely decisions on accounting matters.
Effective problem‑solving.
Expertise with web‑based systems.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, staff, and employees.

Minimum Education / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in accounting and 5–7 years’ experience in accounting or finance.

Preferred Education / Experience