Controller

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the institution's annual operating budgets
• Collaborate with departmental leaders to support budget planning and resource allocation
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to support institutional goals and financial sustainability

• Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal control processes to safeguard institutional assets
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and reporting requirements
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions

• Coordinate annual external audits and any internal audit activities
• Prepare documentation, schedules, and reports required for audits and regulatory reviews
• Implement audit recommendations and continuous process improvements

• Develop, maintain, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure consistent application of financial controls and operational standards across the institution
• Provide guidance and training to departments on financial processes and compliance requirements

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate finance department personnel
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and professional development
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management activities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and senior leadership on financial matters
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support strategic planning initiatives
• Contribute to long-term financial sustainability and institutional growth

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, investments, and debt management
• Monitor liquidity and optimize the institution's financial resources
• Ensure effective management of operating funds and financial obligations

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience
• Master's degree and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Experience in higher education accounting and financial administration is preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with financial management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems required; Financial Edge NXT preferred

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
• Experience preparing financial analyses, forecasts, and management reports

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to drive process improvements and organizational change
• Strong commitment to customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Full-time, 40 hours per week minimum.

will occasionally include evenings and weekends during peak periods, including monthly closeouts, registration, and audit season.