Controller

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Controller to join a leading Company located in the Springfield, OH surrounding area.

Facilitates timely, accurate reconciliations and internal/external financial reporting, manages annual audits, and participates in the preparation of Federal 990 filings. This individual will also be responsible for Endowment Accounting, overseeing thecash and asset management whilehelping to ensure we operateefficiently and with sound business practices.Additional responsibilities will include participating in the annual budget process and acting as Business Office liaison to certain internal and external constituencies.

Responsibilities:

• Managing general and subsidiary ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, sales tax submission and payment, and 941 review and submission.
• Overseeing the annual financial statement audit, footnote development, and preparation of the 990.
• Supervising, hiring, and developing various employees regarding accounts payable and accounts receivables/student accounts.
• Handling monthly, quarterly, and annual cash management (AP/AR) and asset management (endowment/investments) operations.
• Planning and implementing FASB accounting standard updates.
• Overseeing PPE accounting and renewal/replacement cycle planning.
• Handling banking functions including wire/ACH transfers, fund transfers, capital calls, etc.
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing schedules for general ledger purposes.
• Conducting operating cash-on-hand analyses.
• Participating as an active member of an effective and efficient team.
• Representing us with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff, students, and visitors with a professional image at all times.
• Collaborating with the Finance & Administration leadership regarding budgeting, cash management and other financial matters.
• Performing other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects.
• Demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well asparticipate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, etc.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of related experience.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel including the use of the Formula and Data tabs and their associated tools; basic proficiency in Word and PowerPoint. 
• Preference given to CPA or CPA-candidate. 
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply GAAP policies and procedures to best practices is beneficial. 
• Experience supervising exempt and non-exempt employees is preferred.
• High degree of accuracy; initiative and adaptability; attention to detail; strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work; ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required to complete responsibilities. 
• The work of this position is primarily performed on campus, and will be eligible for consideration of a flexible work schedule based onthe customer's policies, which are subject to change.