Strategic University Controller

Houston Baptist University; United States; In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Houston Christian University seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a not-for-profit higher education institution. The role ensures GAAP-compliant statements, strong internal controls, and cross-campus collaboration to strengthen financial processes and system effectiveness.

The Controller will oversee the close processes, audits, and debt/investment accounting, while guiding staff and refining policies to safeguard assets and ensure timely reporting for

Competenze

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; a Master's is preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10–12 years of progressive accounting experience in not-for-profit or higher education is preferred.
• Experience preparing GAAP financial statements, not-for-profit GAAP experience preferred.
• Experience with consolidation, audits, and debt reporting is expected.

Mansioni

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes; ensure accurate reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard assets.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and general accounting operations.
• Manage debt reporting and endowment/investment accounting.
• Partner with campus stakeholders to ensure consistent accounting treatments.

Conoscenze

GAAP reporting

Not-for-profit experience

Higher education experience

Analytical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline management

Formazione

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

Strumenti

Ellucian Banner Finance

ERP systems

Investment accounting concepts

Descrizione del lavoro

Houston Christian University seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a not-for-profit higher education institution. The role ensures GAAP-compliant statements, strong internal controls, and cross-campus collaboration to strengthen financial processes and system effectiveness.

The Controller will oversee the close processes, audits, and debt/investment accounting, while guiding staff and refining policies to safeguard assets and ensure timely reporting for