Senior Controller, Higher Education Finance & Strategy

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of inclusion

Education benefits

Health and wellness programs

Generous time off

Professional development

Retirement investments

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Controller to provide leadership and oversight of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across the college. The role ensures accurate, timely financial records and supports decision-making through robust analysis.

The Controller will lead policy development, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate with executive leadership to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. A CPA is preferred and Workday experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field of study.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, or public-sector finance, including supervisory or management experience.
• GAAP knowledge and strong Excel/Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the College's principal accounting officer and provide college-wide leadership on accounting practices, financial reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor college-wide accounting policies and internal control standards.
• Ensure timely external reporting and provide financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Enhance accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to maintain continuity of financial operations during disruptions.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Eight years of accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Workday

Financial reporting software

Job description

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Controller to provide leadership and oversight of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across the college. The role ensures accurate, timely financial records and supports decision-making through robust analysis.

The Controller will lead policy development, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate with executive leadership to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. A CPA is preferred and Workday experience is a plus.