Guilford College

Controller

US NC Greensboro · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 34 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelHRISCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

The Controller is responsible for the operating financial affairs of the College and for using these resources to further the mission of Guilford College.
The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
The financial affairs of the College which the Controller oversees include: financial management and accounting operations, independent audits & compliance, endowment & gift accounting, investments oversight and reporting as well as purchasing.

Manages restricted and unrestricted endowment funds and various planned gift funds.
Supports other department budget managers, Provost, Student deans and college committees in assessing financial aspects of academic and other supporting programs and activities.
Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel and database programs required.
Must be familiar with applicable federal and state regulations as well as GAAP & FASB guidelines, especially related to private colleges and universities.
Experience with academic financial management practices and NACUBO standards are advantageous.
Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, a professional customer service demeanor, and the ability to work with confidential information.
good judgment and initiative, intuitive instincts, good interpersonal management skills, a sense of humor and the ability to work effectively in a challenging and changing environment.
an ability to contribute effectively to a community which operates on Quaker Procedure of inclusion and consensus.
Other attributes include: good judgment and initiative, intuitive instincts, good interpersonal management skills, a sense of humor and the ability to work effectively in a challenging and changing environment.
Other attributes include:
General qualities required are a commitment to educational goals, values and leadership of a liberal arts college undertaking rapid change; an ability to contribute effectively to a community which operates on Quaker Procedure of inclusion and consensus.
See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination.

At a minimum, an undergraduate degree in accounting or in business management/finance with, at least, six years experience in accounting and management, CPA status preferred.
Knowledge of Workday and Banner administrative software systems is a plus.

Manages annual audit preparation and creates and develops the financial statements and footnotes for external auditors during the annual audit process for financial reporting purposes and for uniform guidance audit requirements.

Responsible for all statutory reporting required of the department of education and other state and federal jurisdictions.

Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement.

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