What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Andrew College?
JOB TITLE: Controller REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT: Business Office START DATE: Immediately
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time Staff SALARY: TBD
General Function:
The individual who accepts this role will have primary responsibility for monitoring and managing the College budget, managing accounting and general ledger activity, and will participate in managing the general business operations of the College. This position is a direct report to the Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and manage revenue and expense budgets for all College departments.
- Approve purchase orders, approve cash disbursements, approve payments on invoices.
- Manage the College general ledger and account structure. Create or approve journal entries.
- Post subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
- Produce or approve year end financial statements.
- Provide other financial reports as required by government agencies, foundations, etc.
- Produce tax reports required by the IRS or state agencies
- Manage year end financial audit process.
- Manage banking services vendors.
- Assist with outsourced payroll review and processing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor degree with a major in accounting from an accredited institution and 2 years experience public accounting or professional level accounting experience (preferred). Experience in non-profit accounting is a plus.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA or CPA Candidate), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar active licensure is highly desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Must pass a background and credit check.
Working Conditions:
Office environment with minimum 25 lbs. lifting required. Flexible office hours to include evenings and weekends.
Applicants should complete the Quick Application located on Andrew College website for the desired position along with submitting a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript(s) & three references with telephone numbers to: https://www.andrewcollege.edu/employment-opportunities/
Jennifer Mitchell, Director of Human Resources
hr@andrewcollege.edu
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Andrew College—the United Methodist beacon of educational, spiritual, and cultural uplift to Southwest Georgia since 1854— prepares students for lives of servant leadership and purpose through higher education that is relevant to its region and beyond.
Andrew College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, creed, national origin, or disability in its employment policies.