Senior Controller - Not-for-Profit & Higher Education

Princeton Theological Seminary; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ, seeks a senior finance leader to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a not-for-profit higher education institution. You will supervise payroll, audits, and day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting and 10+ years in nonprofit or higher education finance; CPA/CMA preferred. You will collaborate with the CFO, Bursar, HR, and external auditors to optimize resources and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive accounting/finance experience in non-profit or higher education.
• Strong knowledge of non-profit GAAP, auditing, budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent attention to detail, and analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience collaborating with finance, HR and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash needs and endowment draws; ensure timely payroll and tax compliance.
• Oversee all accounting functions; mentor staff and foster collaboration across departments.
• Lead annual budgeting, interim reporting, audits, and grant reporting.
• Prepare and file financial statements and tax returns; maintain internal controls.
• Promote customer service excellence and effective accounting policies across the Seminary.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Not-for-profit finance

Payroll supervision

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ, seeks a senior finance leader to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a not-for-profit higher education institution. You will supervise payroll, audits, and day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring GAAP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting and 10+ years in nonprofit or higher education finance; CPA/CMA preferred. You will collaborate with the CFO, Bursar, HR, and external auditors to optimize resources and