Overview
The Director of Finance / Controller supports and collaborates with the chief financial officer in establishing and directing the financial operations of the College to support the strategic plan of the College, while ensuring the financial stability of the organization. This position will function as the chief accounting officer at the College and be responsible for organizing, directing and evaluating a wide variety of financial activities across the College. Flexible schedule to meet deadlines of office-hours beyond the normal workweek may be required.
Full-time Employee Benefits include : medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field. Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant. PreferredEXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of related experience in finance and accounting. RequiredFive years of supervisory experience. RequiredDetail knowledge of, and experience in, higher education and not-for-profits. PreferredPublic accounting experience. PreferredABILITIES AND SKILLS
Proven managerial and leadership ability, including but not limited to strategic planning, personnel, budget and resource management. RequiredDemonstrated experience in short and long-term financial planning, accounting, financial systems, treasury and debt management. RequiredStrong analytical, critical thinking, project management, problem recognition and resolution skills. RequiredEffective oral and written communication skills. RequiredAbility and experience developing, implementing and maintaining internal controls to effectively safeguard and manage finance resources. RequiredAbility to develop collaborative and strong working relationships with internal and external constituencies as a service-oriented professional. RequiredKnowledge and possession of high professional standards and a personal code of ethics characterized by honesty, integrity, openness, and fairness. RequiredAbility to interpret and appropriately apply accounting principles and regulations. RequiredSkilled in directing multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and organizing operations. RequiredAbility to lead a team of professional staff, serve as an internal resource and consultant, and work collaboratively with a wide array of faculty, staff and or administrators. RequiredDemonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support professional staff members. RequiredResponsibilities
Directly supervises and maintains quality control of the following areas : accounts payable, general ledger, fixed assets accounting, grants accounting, project accounting, financial reporting, IRS form 990-T reporting, budget, audit and various reporting to federal agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State UniversityWorking closely with the CFO to develop and administer fiscal plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, (GAAP).Responsible for planning and developing the annual budget process to formulate the College's overall budget, including all funds and the capital budget; evaluate budget proposals, perform analyses and develop alternative scenarios.Develop and provide training and consultative assistance to administrative units of the College in the interpretation of financial and budget information, financial policies and procedures, and the College's financial systems.Ensure the integrity of the College's fiscal capacity through the implementation, execution, and ongoing review of internal financial, operational, and compliance controls.Direct financial reporting to meet regulatory and campus needs.Design, establish, and maintain the organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organizational goals and objectives, while fostering a service-oriented, innovative work environment that encourages employee collaboration, productivity, efficiency, and creativity with the College's mission and service to students as the guiding principles.Coordinate the annual audit. Assign, oversee, review, and approve the preparation of account analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts, and assist in the preparation of the financial statements and footnotes for the audit.Prepares analytical reports to understand financial results and trends.Monitor all activity related to financial aid expenditures and the drawdown of federal funds to cover financial aid disbursements.Responsible for the completion of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, SEFA and the coordination of the audit work for the single audit.Responsible for the filing of the IRS form 990-T.Direct the accounts payable process and ensure the timely filing of all related tax filings, 1099s, sales tax.Direct accounting activities related to federal and state grants and contracts and ensure accurate and timely reporting to federal, state and other granting agenciesPhysical Standards and Special Job FeaturesNonePay TransparencyBased on minimum education and experience qualifications the yearly salary range is $100,000 - $115,000.College StatementThis is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.EEO Statement
Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
LI-Onsite
Job CodeL756
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
