Senior Controller, Higher Education Finance

Curry College; Blue Hills (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College, a private higher education institution in Milton, MA, seeks a Controller to lead accounting and fiscal operations. The role ensures GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and audit coordination, while overseeing staff and budgeting processes.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of accounting or finance experience in nonprofit settings, with strong Excel skills and experience with Banner Finance or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Eight to ten years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting principles, practices, and reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting close processes and reconcile ledgers.
• Oversee cash management, banking relations, and liquidity planning.
• Manage accounts payable, asset management, and depreciation calculations.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls across finance functions.
• Support financial planning, analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Banner Finance

ERP systems

Job description

Curry College, a private higher education institution in Milton, MA, seeks a Controller to lead accounting and fiscal operations. The role ensures GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and audit coordination, while overseeing staff and budgeting processes.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of accounting or finance experience in nonprofit settings, with strong Excel skills and experience with Banner Finance or ERP systems.