Interim Controller - Higher Education Finance Leader

Ferrilli; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrilli’s Interim Controller role in Davenport IA offers an on-site opportunity to lead and optimize college finance and accounting operations. The position requires deep knowledge of higher education accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, with an emphasis on internal controls and collaboration with auditors and leadership.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in general ledger, grants management, and cash management, and be prepared to drive process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is required.
• CPA, MBA or other relevant professional credential preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education finance or business office leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership and daily oversight of college finance and accounting operations.
• Manage or support general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, grants management, cash management, fixed assets and related financial activities.
• Lead month end and year end closing processes including general ledger reconciliations, journal entry review, account analysis and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, financial reports and management presentations.
• Advise institutional leadership regarding financial policies, accounting procedures, cash flow, financial risks and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Tools

Ellucian Colleague Finance

Job description

Ferrilli’s Interim Controller role in Davenport IA offers an on-site opportunity to lead and optimize college finance and accounting operations. The position requires deep knowledge of higher education accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, with an emphasis on internal controls and collaboration with auditors and leadership.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in general ledger, grants management, and cash management, and be prepared to drive process improvements in a