What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Rhode Island College?

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

NC00733

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Administration & Finance

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

03 / 06 / 2025

Position Status

continuing

Union Status

non-union

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Priority given to applicants who apply by

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed / transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank

18NC

Proposed Starting Salary Range

150,000-$175,000

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include :

Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
Generous Paid Time Off
Family / Parental Leave
Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
Retirement Plan
Long-term Disability Coverage
Variety of voluntary add-on’s

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FLSA

Exempt

Branch of Service

non-classified

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Controller

Career Ladder Eligible?

Career Ladder Path

N / A

Department Name

Administration and Finance

Full Time / Part Time

full-time

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Academic or Calendar Year

calendar

Number of Employees Supervised

Position Overview

The division of Administration and Finance is responsible for financial and budgetary systems and processes, information services, human resources, security and safety, facilities and operations, publishing services, and capital projects for a 47 building, 180-acre campus.

The Accounting Office collects and maintains the College’s financial data and prepares the year-end financial statements in conformity with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The office performs general accounting, disbursement, non-student billing and collection as well as cash management activities.

Primary Purpose

Serve as a senior financial officer for the College responsible for the following : external and internal financial reporting, coordination of the College’s business offices, maintaining integrated administrative systems, developing and maintaining acceptable levels of administrative and internal control, and devising and implementing the best acceptable business practices.

Essential Duties

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting (including research accounting), Purchasing, Bursar, Payroll and Student Loan offices.

Develop, maintain, and monitor sound systems of financial internal controls for all college processes, policies, and procedures to ensure the protection of College assets.

Prepare, analyze, interpret financial statements or analyses for management, and / or review by governing boards.

Prepare the College’s annual financial statements in accordance with GASB principles. Statements will include all funds under the purview of the College.

Provide leadership to assure best-practices performance in all areas of the college’s financial functions.

Research and develop the overall design, maintenance, and compliance reviews of basic internal fiscal controls supporting the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data.

Prepare monthly reports of financial operations for use by senior administrators. Reports will include discussions, analysis, and forecasts.

In conjunction with Institutional Research, responsible for all external reporting of financial information.

Develop and maintain an effective overall cash management and as needed confer with financial institution representatives.

Monitor all College investments with particular emphasis on compliance with the investment policy of the College.

Serve as principal reviewer of grant and program proposals and have primary responsibility for development of the College’s indirect cost proposal.

Work closely with the College Budget Officer regarding external and internal reporting and other strategic matters and serve primary role in insuring budgetary control over financial operations.

Serve as a major resource in the development and execution of College financing and certain contractual and agreement issues.

Collaborate on a continuous basis with State, University and Community College controllers.

Serve as principal risk manager for the College.

Represent the Vice President for Administration and Finance when appropriate.

The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

A working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB).

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of acceptable business / accounting practices and indirect cost principles.

Ability to read and interpret financial statements and financial contractual documents and agreements.

Ability to prepare financial statements and analyze and forecast financial data.

Ability to effectively direct multiple functions, departments, and personnel.

Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively motivate and inspire subordinates.

Ability to travel within the state and region in order to participate in meetings and conferences as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education : A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field and a current Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience :

A minimum of ten years of experience in accounting.

At least three of those years of experience in public accounting and / or budgeting and finance AND at least three of those years’ experience as a senior level manager directing the financial operations of a relatively large business or entity.

Experience with sponsored research accounting or similar demonstrated experience with federal sponsored awards.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience in higher education and / or state government administration and a thorough understanding of federal and state administrative procedures.

High proficiency in the use of business information systems.

Organizational leadership skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Experience with and enthusiasm for advancing ideas and programs in a shared governance environment.

Experience managing staff in a union and non-union environment.

Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000

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