Current Open Positions

Controller – College/University

Description:

We are recruiting for a Controller for a College/University in the Hartford area. This position will oversee Accounting, Budgeting, Payroll and the Bursar's office.

Responsibilities:

1. Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive system of internal controls and procedures designed to comply with federal and state requirements, generally accepted accounting principles and institutional policies and procedures. Interprets accounting rules and regulatory requirements that pertain to the University, trains staff in the execution of such changes as well as develops related policies and procedures which are communicated effectively to the University community in a timely manner. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
2. Provides strong leadership and oversight over the integrated financial accounting system for the continuous refinement of business processes to increase the overall efficiencies and effectiveness as well as to ensure that such processes/systems function with reliable, auditable financial data, that these processes/systems are linked appropriately to other systems throughout the University, and that such processes/systems provide information useful to management for business process re-engineering and for decisions making.
3. Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner. Clearly communicates monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and pertinent information to internal constituents as well as external groups.
4. Prepares regulatory and financial reports as well as federal and state tax filings as required to satisfy federal, state and higher education requirements. Prepares, analyzes and/or interprets data for presentations of audit results, financial statements and IRS Form 990 to the appropriate Board Committee(s) throughout the year.
5. Assumes responsibility for the oversight of several institutional business units, including Financial Accounting Services, Payroll and Bursar’s Office. Provides management guidance, direction and evaluation to ensure that the daily operations of these units meet the needs of the University community.
6. Assists the Vice President of Finance and Administration on special ad hoc projects pertaining to highly sensitive issues.
7. Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with external auditors. Serves as a primary liaison with the University’s independent auditors. Recommends and implements changes with regard to audit findings. Oversees and/or participates in all other external audit activity.

Requirements:

1. Master's Degree and / or CPA required
2. 7 to 10+ years of experience
3. Makes decisions and final recommendations which routinely affect the activities of entire organization. Position duties may include responsibility for developing strategic plans.
4. A high degree of analytic ability and inductive thinking is required to devise new, non-standard approaches to highly intricate, technically complex problems.
5. Independent judgment is required to recommend departmental or organization objectives, evaluate new approaches to problem solving and assess changing facts or conditions.
6. Requires regular contacts with internal persons of importance and influence. Involving considerable tact, discretion and persuasion in obtaining the cooperation of others. Requires the handling of delicate relationships and complex situations.

Salary:

$110,000-$120,000

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT