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West Hartford, Connecticut
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Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C.
Posted: 09-Nov-22
Location: West Hartford, Connecticut
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 155567
Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the AVP for Finance and Controller directs and manages all of the accounting and business functions of the University and prepares the annual and interim financial statements, forecasts and related reports. This position also oversees the development of the annual budget.
- Manage Business Office, Bursars Office, and Mail Services
- Maintain endowment and investment accounts; maintains endowment unitization
- Oversee the annual budget development;
- Prepare annual and interim financial statements, forecasts and analysis
- Develop and implement internal controls
- Oversee annual audits (financial statements, Federal Uniform Guidance, State Single Audit, Federal 403(b) Plan)
- Manage grants accounting
- Manage student billing and accounts receivable
- Support payroll processing and compliance
- Ensure compliance with tax-exempt bond financing
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversees preparation and submission of Form 990 and other tax returns.
- Cash management
- Develop, implement and enforce internal controls
- Develop and maintain organizational structure to effectively accomplish the Business Office goals and objectives
- Develop short and long term financial projections
- Interpret and apply federal and state tax policy
- Interpret and apply University and financial accounting policies related to accounting transactions.
Job Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in accounting or finance.
- Master's degree in accounting or a related field and/or CPA designation preferred
- Minimum 10 years' experience in accounting or finance field.
- Higher education experience or not for profit experience required
Other Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
- Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with Excel, Word, Adobe Pro, PowerPoint. Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
- Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner and perform data analysis.
- Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
- Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information:
Benefits:
- 403(b) with employer match
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 529 CHET savings plan
NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION
The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
