Strategic College Controller: Financial Stewardship Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Milton (MA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA seeks a Controller to lead the accounting and fiscal operations, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting. This role oversees general accounting, cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, tax reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination.

Strong Excel skills and supervisory experience are required, with a commitment to ethical standards. The incumbent will manage a payroll-related GL, coordinate with finance leadership on cash resources, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a 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, including the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and financial models.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process.
Oversee general accounting, financial reporting, cash management and tax compliance.
Manage accounts payable and fixed asset oversight.
Coordinate external audits and regulatory filings.