Controller – Higher Education Finance Leader (Hybrid)

Albertus Magnus College; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off 18–23 days/year

Tuition remission after 90 days

Summer schedule

14 paid holidays

Retirement plan from day one

Job summary

Albertus Magnus College is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance Office in New Haven, CT. The role reports to the VP for Finance and Administration, oversees a four-person team, and ensures prudent financial operations, reporting, and internal controls.

The Controller will prepare financial statements, manage systems and policies, and collaborate on investments and financial communications with leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, MAcc, CPA designation or similar qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years related experience with increasing leadership responsibility; higher education or non-profit experience.

Responsibilities

• Finance Office leadership and operations management.
• Oversee accounting activities including accounts payable/receivable, debt, grants, gift accounting, investment/endowment accounting, fixed asset tracking, tax reporting, reconciliations, and monthly closing.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax filings per GAAP and regulations.
• Coordinate annual financial and compliance audits with external auditors.
• Develop financial operating metrics and performance benchmarks in coordination with VP for Finance and Administration.
• Support the VP for Finance and Administration as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA / MAcc / CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Albertus Magnus College is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance Office in New Haven, CT. The role reports to the VP for Finance and Administration, oversees a four-person team, and ensures prudent financial operations, reporting, and internal controls.

The Controller will prepare financial statements, manage systems and policies, and collaborate on investments and financial communications with leadership and the Board of Trustees.