Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller located in HAYWARD, California, 94545, United States. The selected candidate will be an integral part of our team, overseeing high-level accounting functions and supervising processes in a nonprofit and/or higher education industry setting. The role will involve working with various accounting software systems and handling financial statement preparation, monthly close, and audits.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Owns the chart of accounts, ensuring that all systems and workflows are updated when changes are made

• Maintains the accounting and budgeting software

• Supports the CFO in the annual budget and the annual reforecast processes by gathering and entering data, and preparing analysis as directed

• Trains department managers in the use of budgeting software

• Works with department managers to understand and document monthly budget variances

• Ensures that appropriate data capture and reporting is in place as college expands to new campuses

• Serves as point of contact and coordination for external auditors

• Provides leadership, training and oversight to two Accountants, the Accounts Payable Clerk and the Accounts Receivable Coordinator

• Manages the department’s compliance calendar and ensures timely submission of all required external filings (e.g., IPEDS, WASC-SUSC OMB 133-A, etc.)

• Serves as point person for annual insurance renewals, providing financial and operational data as needed

• Cross-trains and serves as backup for the Accountant role

• Performs confidential, technical and complex duties

• Works confidentially with discretion on privileged and sensitive information

• Prepares ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested

• Handles inquiries from within and without the department in the absence of the CFO

• Collaborates with various internal departments to support overall department and college goals and objectives

  Requirements

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Accounting

• Active CPA license preferred.

• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Proficient in GAAP accounting; stays current on new accounting pronouncements.

• Minimum 10 years of general accounting experience; 5 years in a similar position, nonprofits and/or higher education is a plus

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience, preferably of an accounting team

• Strong working knowledge of AP & AR

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills

• Experienced in financial analysis and possessing deep understanding of accounting concepts

• Solid experience with monthly close, audits, and financial statement preparation

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

• Strong knowledge of accounting software, Great Plains a plus.

• Familiarity with budgeting software, Dynamic Budgets and/or Vena Solutions a plus.

• Extremely detail-oriented with attention to accuracy and efficiency.

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

• Works well in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.

• Team player with a strong work ethic; willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is needed to get the job done

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to anticipate needs and manage expectations.

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