What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller, Direct Support Organizations position at Broward College?
Job Profile Summary
Under general direction, this position is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Office of Advancement and Broward College Foundation.
Through the Office of Advancement, the College directs and executes front-line fundraising operations for scholarships and support to programs, faculty and capital initiatives. Established as a direct support organization of Broward College, the Broward College Foundation receives and manages all philanthropic gifts that benefit the College. The Foundation makes financial allocations enabling the College to transform lives through education.
Provides leadership and coordination in the investment, business planning, accounting, finance, budgeting and reporting work of the Foundation, including financial IT oversight and strategic planning. Serves as the primary liaison between the Foundation and the College’s financial officers and between the Foundation and its outsourced investment manager and investment consultant. Provides critical financial insight and strategic support to the Executive Director/Vice President for Advancement, to the Foundation Board of Directors and to the Foundation’s Finance and Investment Committee. Works with Office of Advancement colleagues, volunteers and benefactors to provide and facilitate strategy for the philanthropic process. Works in full accordance with GAAP and CASE standards.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
Minimum Experience/Training:
- 12 years of progressive experience in financial, treasury, accounting, portfolio investment analysis, policy administration and/or strategic management. Preferred industry experience in a not-for profit organization (endowment experience a plus) or higher education, with oversight of an endowment a priority.
- Proven professional experience in finance, accounting, contracts, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and automated financial reporting systems.
- Experience in the management of financial database systems, with Financial Edge NXT experience a plus.
Our Culture:
- At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.
Salary Range: $93,405 - $107,416 (Salary rate commensurate with education and experience)
Salary : $93,405 - $107,416
