Strategic Finance Controller - Higher Education

Ringling College of Art and Design, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design seeks an experienced financial leader to oversee all fiscal activities under the Vice President for Finance and Administration. You will guide budgeting, accounting, treasury, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state/federal laws while supporting strategic decision-making and external reporting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, audit coordination, and collaboration with college departments to promote sound financial management in a

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five years’ professional accounting and supervisory experience.
• Five years’ experience in the preparation and review of financial documents.
• Computing proficiency and use of modern information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides budgetary and fiscal direction to all departments.
• Oversees operations of accounting, treasury, systems management, and other units, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.
• Directs development, maintenance, and execution of fiscal policies, accounting, and internal controls.
• Prepares financial statements and reports for internal/external use and for audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification

Advanced degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

Job description

Ringling College of Art and Design seeks an experienced financial leader to oversee all fiscal activities under the Vice President for Finance and Administration. You will guide budgeting, accounting, treasury, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state/federal laws while supporting strategic decision-making and external reporting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, audit coordination, and collaboration with college departments to promote sound financial management in a