Director of Finance/Controller in Alma, Michigan at Alma College (MI)

The Controller/Director of Finance is responsible for all accounting related functions of the College including (but not limited to): payroll, cash receipts, accounts payable, student billing and accounts receivable, student loan collection, investments and endowment accounting, accounting for multiple entities, fixed assets, and ensuring a strong system of internal controls. Other responsibilities include oversight of College's property/casualty insurance and preparing/overseeing a multitude of financial analyses.

Supervision Received/Exercised:
This position works with and reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs and supervises financial services employees.
. Maintain accounting systems
. Manage effective customer service-oriented operations
. Recommend policies and procedures for the various aspects of the operation
. Manage periodic reporting of financial data for internal and external use
. Oversee the annual budgeting process through collaboration with College leadership
. Maintain and oversee ongoing adherence to approved budgets and College budget policies
. Oversee the collection of funds due to the College from active and non-active students, as well as other external parties
. Oversee the College Bookstore and Mail & Print Center
. Manage short-term cash needs through ongoing forecasting and analysis
. Reconcile accounting for grants received from various funding sources
. Collaborate with the College's Advancement team to ensure proper accounting for donor gifts and pledges
. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for the College's more complex accounts
. Maintain budgets and accounting records related to Spring Term travel courses
. Oversee the annual renewal of the College's property/casualty insurance policies, and coordinate the administration of claims and other questions related to insurance and risk management.
. Handle debt service reporting and loan draws
. Consistently monitor and improve internal controls
. Oversee accounting for construction projects (and related debt financing) when necessary
. Prepare annual tax returns
. Prepare financial and accounting analyses as appropriate
. Account for and make appropriate calculations in trusts and annuities
. Schedule and manage the year end audit, which includes writing of annual financial statements and SEFA, plus related footnotes
. Approve vendor payables as necessary
. Oversee the accounting of investments and the College's endowment
. Perform reconciliations of complex activities such as financial aid programs.
. Serve on various committees
. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
. Minimum of five years progressively responsible management experience in an accounting operation, with demonstrated knowledge of non-profit accounting under FASB
. Significant skills and experience in the use of spreadsheet applications as well as organization-wide accounting and administrative software systems
. Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements
. Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer most of the work day
. Certified Public Accountant
. Masters' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
. Experience managing accounting functions or auditing in higher education
. Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations