Senior Finance Controller — Higher Education

Morris Brown College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Controller to lead the Finance and Administration team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will partner with campus leadership to support budgeting, treasury management, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or advanced degree, 7+ years of accounting/financial management experience, and deep knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA/MS preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/financial management experience for higher education is expected.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting process and monitor operating budgets with department leaders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements and institutional policies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BBA

Master's degree or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial Edge NXT

Job description

Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Controller to lead the Finance and Administration team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will partner with campus leadership to support budgeting, treasury management, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a CPA or advanced degree, 7+ years of accounting/financial management experience, and deep knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting in a higher education setting.