Strategic Controller - Higher Education Finance

NUETA HIDATSA SAHNISH COLLEGE; New Town (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, ND seeks a Comptroller to oversee financial integrity, budgeting, and reporting. Reporting to the President, this leader manages general ledger, grants, internal controls, and audits to ensure compliance and transparency.

Responsibilities include monthly closings, financial analysis for leadership and board, depreciation schedules, and collaboration with departments to support fiscal goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; 3+ years in finance.
• Knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with grant compliance and audits.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statements, reconciliations, and reports.
• Manage monthly closings and ensure proper documentation.
• Provide financial analysis to President and Board.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise Business Office staff and departments.
• Maintain financial systems (e.g., Jenzabar) and system upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Communication

Multitasking

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Jenzabar

PowerPoint

Word

MS Office

Job description

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, ND seeks a Comptroller to oversee financial integrity, budgeting, and reporting. Reporting to the President, this leader manages general ledger, grants, internal controls, and audits to ensure compliance and transparency.

Responsibilities include monthly closings, financial analysis for leadership and board, depreciation schedules, and collaboration with departments to support fiscal goals.