What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller and Assistant Treasurer position at Anderson University?
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Description
Anderson University is seeking an experienced financial controller. The scope of the responsibility includes a broad range of services including general accounting, tax compliance, accounts payable, purchasing, mail center and cashiering services, cash management, budgeting, financial reporting, student accounting and financial systems control and oversight. Individual will serve as director of the Business Office and Mail Center, including hiring, training, and supervising staff. The individual is responsible for coordinating and preparing the annual operating budget and annual external audit, month- and year-end closing, and financial statements. The position is responsible to implement, monitor, and control approved fiscal policies and procedures ensuring compliance with best practices of accounting for higher educational institutions within the framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting Standards Board, federal OMB Uniform Guidance, tax regulations, and other applicable state and federal laws. Individual will serve on various committees, including Board of Trustees committees for Finance, Audit and Investment.
Qualifications
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A bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or other business field required, accounting preferred. Professional designation, such as CPA, and/or MBA, or equivalent experience required. A minimum of five years’ prior experience. Thorough knowledge of business and financial principles and practices applicable to non-profit and/or higher education environments as they apply to local, state and federal levels. In addition, the successful candidate will have prior experience which includes excellent customer service; analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task; public speaking; working knowledge of computers and accounting software, such as such as Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Finance and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXTor similar accounting system; and, ability to delegate and lead, including experience managing professional and clerical staff. Must meet University lifestyle expectations. Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in Benefits: This is a 12-month 100% salaried, exempt position with eligibility for university benefits.
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