Senior Associate Controller: Financial Reporting Lead

Bowdoin College; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401a/403b)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off: 20 days vacation, 12?d

Holidays and special days off

Parental leave

Job summary

Bowdoin College seeks an Associate Controller to lead the financial accounting and reporting functions, coordinate year-end close, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. You will supervise a team and collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning.

The role requires a CPA, a strong background in accounting policy, and experience guiding audits. Onsite work in Brunswick, Maine, with competitive benefits and a focus on college-wide accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate year-end close and preparation of annual financial statements and audit schedules; liaise with auditors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and budget managers to support planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly general ledger closing; review monthly journal entries.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports and respond to external information requests.
• Document policies with Controller to identify improvements and strengthen controls.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA designation

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Bowdoin College seeks an Associate Controller to lead the financial accounting and reporting functions, coordinate year-end close, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. You will supervise a team and collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic planning.

The role requires a CPA, a strong background in accounting policy, and experience guiding audits. Onsite work in Brunswick, Maine, with competitive benefits and a focus on college-wide accountability.