MAJOR PURPOSE:

The Controller plans and directs the Accounting, Treasury, Financial Reporting, and Tax operations of the University, ensuring excellence in service to all constituents. The Controller supports the CFO’s strategic work to ensure adequate resources to support the University’s mission. Responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating a strong environment of internal controls, including documentation of policies and procedures.

This position requires a minimum of 60% presence on campus, in person, due to the collaborative nature of this position.

The pay range for this position is generally: $70,000 - $90,000. Individual pay is generally determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, relevant education or training and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Manages the operations of the Business Office, which include accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger.

● Supervise the business office team, fostering a collaborative working environment for proactive, timely, high-quality work, delivered with accuracy, integrity, continuous improvement and excellent customer service

● Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports appropriate for users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

● Lead preparation for successful and efficient external audits of the University and others as required

● Assist preparation of annual and long-term operating and capital budgets, and associated forecasts and report significant budget differences to management, in conjunction with Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

● Prepare pro forma and historical analyses as required to support compliance with accreditation,
Department of Education, and other industry regulations

● Proactively monitor, report, and forecast cash flow position and needs
● Monitor compliance with debt covenants and other banking requirements
● Supervise preparation of IRS Form 990, CA Form 199, Forms 1099, Form 5500, W-2s and other tax compliance as required
● Maintain current working knowledge of technical accounting and industry compliance and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance therewith
● Ensure all activities related to finance meet Federal, State, Local, and University standards.
● Coordinate and execute the accounting software implementation

● Maintain industry connections for collaboration and benchmarking
● Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required

● CPA, MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Knowledge/Experience:

● Five years or more of Higher Ed or not-for-profit experience preferred

● Thorough working knowledge of GAAP accounting and FASB reporting standards related to not-for-profit organizations in the higher education environment preferred

● Knowledge of tax law for not-for-profit and higher education preferred

● Proficient in accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics GP/Business Central preferred

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Google applications

● Previous management and supervisory experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Excellent organizational and time management skills

● Excellent attention to detail and follow through

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Ability to manage multiple priorities

● Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of William Jessup University as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee is regularly in a typical, air-conditioned office environment with adequate light; moderate noise levels; and tile, concrete, and carpeted floors. There are no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle files, computers, and phones; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent and regular repetitive movements required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are to be performed or assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. William Jessup University maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rocklin, CA 95765

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