Senior Controller & Financial Reporting Lead

Bowdoin College; Maine; On-site; USD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Facilities access

Free fitness classes

Job summary

Bowdoin College seeks an Associate Controller to serve as the College's senior accounting leader and partner to the Controller. You will oversee financial accounting, general ledger operations, close, and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

This role leads a small team, coordinates audits, and works with senior leaders to support institutional decision-making, policy implementation, and process improvements, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

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.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to convey complex data to diverse audiences.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate year-end close and audit schedules; liaise with independent auditors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and budget managers to support financial decision-making.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly general ledger closing and journal entries.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports; respond to external information requests.
• Document policies with Controller; identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting professionals.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Leadership

Policy implementation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bowdoin College seeks an Associate Controller to serve as the College's senior accounting leader and partner to the Controller. You will oversee financial accounting, general ledger operations, close, and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

This role leads a small team, coordinates audits, and works with senior leaders to support institutional decision-making, policy implementation, and process improvements, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.