Finance Controller — Budget & Investment Leader

Reinhardt University; Waleska (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinhardt University seeks a Controller to maintain fiscally responsible operations with integrity and fiduciary accountability. Lead budgeting, forecasting and investment reporting, closely with the CFO and staff, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

Minimum qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting with MBA preferred, CPA preferred, and 8–10 years of financial experience in higher education or not-for-profit settings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance and/or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA preferred; not-for-profit or higher education experience preferred.
• 8–10 years of financial work experience; GAAP knowledge.
• Computer literate with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and internet tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, high‑quality financial management of University assets, budgets and investment reporting.
• Work with CFO, accounting staff, staff, and auditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee all University budgets for audits and timely reporting.
• Lead process improvements and adapt to changes in finance and budgeting policies.
• Supervise payroll processing and reporting; support committees and university programs.
• Provide budgeting projections and timely feedback to administrators.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

GAAP

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Finance policy knowledge

Technology literacy

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Internet applications

Job description

Reinhardt University seeks a Controller to maintain fiscally responsible operations with integrity and fiduciary accountability. Lead budgeting, forecasting and investment reporting, closely with the CFO and staff, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

Minimum qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting with MBA preferred, CPA preferred, and 8–10 years of financial experience in higher education or not-for-profit settings.