Controller

University of Holy Cross is a Catholic, national, and comprehensive higher education institution known for the ability to balance liberal arts and sciences and nationally accredited professional programs.

The University is acclaimed for its individualized service to a diverse student body, the integration of mind and heart in the Marianite tradition, and the academic preparation for competent professionals in service to the larger community.

The University strives to live the mission through our core values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, and Compassionate Service. Through these words, we educate the whole person in the true tradition of the Marianites of Holy Cross.

You are a part of our team. As a member of the team of UHC, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the University, as well as the constituencies of the University. In return, you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

University of Holy Cross is dedicated to:

• Providing students a quality education at the best price with the best service.
• Providing members of the team with wages and benefits comparable to others doing similar work within similar higher educational institutions and within the region.

The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement, and benefits are performance and a good team attitude; however, all employment at UHC is "at will." No one will be denied opportunities or benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions; nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons.

To join the University of Holy Cross team, see the job opportunities posted below and provide the requested information. This will be forwarded to the head of the search committee for the particular job you are applying. If your qualifications meet our needs, someone will contact you to set up an interview with the committee. If your qualifications do not meet the needs for that particular job, we do keep your information on file for six months in the event that another position would become available more suited to your qualifications.

UHC assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.

Controller

University of Holy Cross is looking for a Controller. The candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Higher Education, experience in accounting, and a commitment to the mission/values of University of Holy Cross.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years experience in higher education
• Minimum two years Controller experience

Basic Functions

The Controller oversees and coordinates the accounting operations of the University. This includes preparation of the financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and internal controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the College’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with federal, state, and generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller reviews all accounting functions and transactions, and performs month/year-end close, investment reconciliations, and budget preparation.

Position Description

Supervise accounting, human resources, and payroll personnel and transactions by reviewing and reconciling:

• Bi-weekly payroll data
• Monthly account reconciliations
• Chart of accounts
• Journal entries
• Cash reconciliations
• Student loans transactions
• Federal programs (Pell, SEOG, grants, etc)
• Banking activity
• Due to/Due from all funds
• Net assets released from restrictions
• Re-classifications and transfers of restricted assets
• Endowments
• Gift and grant activity
• Fixed asset ledger
• Ensure integrity of data and financial reporting by:
• Ensuring compliance with regulations
• Random audit of work flow to assure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized
• Oversee the reporting and integrity of accounting for investments, gifts and grants
• Assures compliance with annual tax and reporting filings for the required deadlines, including Form 990, EZ Audit, and other related filings
• Maintaining policies and procedures related to all accounting and operational functions to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, including internal controls
• Reviews and assists in the monthly and annual/year-end financial closing schedule.
• Coordination of annual financial statements audit; working with the College and external auditors in meeting desired deadlines, commitments, including preparing requested schedules, disclosures, reporting and preparing year-end financial statements
• Assist with annual budget
• Review IPEDS data prior to submission.
• Oversee reconciliation and reporting of unclaimed property.
• Review revenue, accounts receivable, and accounts payable sub-ledgers; reconciling sub-ledgers and systems (Paychex and Power Campus) to the General Ledger.
• Prepare analytical reports for various finance and accounting projects as requested.
• Oversee the Investment Funds monthly reconciliations, journal entry preparations, reporting to donors, and year-end financial statements.
• Other projects as requested.

To Apply: All applications and inquiries must be submitted to: merlinger@uhcno.edu. The position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and must include the following:

Equal Opportunity

The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.