Controller - Lead Public Higher-Ed Accounting & Reporting

Experis Technology Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, the parent company of Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells, is seeking a Controller for a public higher education client. This on-site role in Norfolk, VA, will lead the Finance and Accounting department, overseeing cash, AR, fixed assets, leases, accounts payable, and grants accounting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years in accounting, strong financial analysis skills, and experience in corporate accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years in an accounting role.
• Experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Analytical with attention to detail; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall accounting department, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, leases, accounts payable, and grants accounting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting principles.
• Lead monthly close procedures and oversee the teams responsible for core accounting functions.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support business decisions, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee financial reporting for stakeholders and auditors, including preparation of required reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Balance sheet reconciliation

Debits and credits

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP

Job description

ManpowerGroup, the parent company of Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells, is seeking a Controller for a public higher education client. This on-site role in Norfolk, VA, will lead the Finance and Accounting department, overseeing cash, AR, fixed assets, leases, accounts payable, and grants accounting.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years in accounting, strong financial analysis skills, and experience in corporate accounting and reporting.