University Controller: GAAP, Grants & Endowments Leader

Lindenwood University; St. Charles (IL); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Tuition discounts for doctoral studies

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dent,

Resumo da oferta

Lindenwood University seeks a Controller to lead the accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and compliance. The role oversees grants, endowments, gifts, cash forecasting, and investment accounts, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The Controller partners with leadership to optimize financial processes, manage Workday integration, and drive accurate, timely reporting for decision-makers within a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience with not-for-profit accounting, regulations, grant, restricted gift accounting, and compliance requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Direct daily activities of Accounting and Accounts Payable departments.
• Ensure GAAP-based financial statements and accurate financial recording.
• Lead treasury activities including cash flow, debt, and capital management.
• Oversee investment accounts and annual financial audits, including IRS Form 990.
• Represent the university in financial reporting, with risk management and internal controls.
• Collaborate with University Advancement to align financial systems with donor reporting.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Workday

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Ferramentas

Workday

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lindenwood University seeks a Controller to lead the accounting operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and compliance. The role oversees grants, endowments, gifts, cash forecasting, and investment accounts, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The Controller partners with leadership to optimize financial processes, manage Workday integration, and drive accurate, timely reporting for decision-makers within a comprehensive benefits package.