Senior Controller, Student Financial Operations

Community College of Rhode Island; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Rhode Island is seeking a Controller to oversee Student Financial Operations and OneStop coordination, ensuring accurate billing, receivables, and reporting. You will supervise staff, maintain ERP and payment systems, and lead audits in partnership with college leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least five years in financial leadership within higher education or a similar complex environment, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in management of a complex accounting system
• Working knowledge of a complex ERP system
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• High level analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Excel and Word applications
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, calculators, mailing pressure sealers, and office telephone systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, deposits, collections and record maintenance for student fees
• Prepare, review, and post daily, monthly, and annual journal entries
• Serve as AR primary point of contact for audits and provide documentation
• Administer student financial communications via CRM and other platforms
• Ensure compliance with audit guidelines and participate in audits
• Reconcile and manage accounts receivable and revenue recognition
• Coordinate with collection agencies and prepare AR reports
• Maintain 1098T information for IRS compliance
• Manage Bookstore and OneCard transaction functions
• Liaise with third-party funding agencies and students
• Participate in Fraud Committee and train staff on policies

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Banner Finance

ERP systems

Power BI

CRM systems

Job description

Community College of Rhode Island is seeking a Controller to oversee Student Financial Operations and OneStop coordination, ensuring accurate billing, receivables, and reporting. You will supervise staff, maintain ERP and payment systems, and lead audits in partnership with college leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least five years in financial leadership within higher education or a similar complex environment, with strong analytical and