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    Controller - Business Office - Azusa, United States - Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa Pacific University
    Azusa Pacific University Azusa, United States

    6 days ago

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    Job Description

    APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

    Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Controller is responsible for all areas related to the financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The primary purpose of the Controller is to provide service to the campus community by developing and maintaining a highly motivated and competent staff and by managing the automated and manual financial systems which provide essential services to the University. This position will be responsible for the management, direction, and development of the general accounting, reporting, treasury, taxes, fund accounting, and accounts receivable functions. The Controller will partner with senior-level department managers which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. The Controller will also remain up to date on changes in accounting and regulatory matters.

    Required Education
    • BS or BA degree in accounting required.
    • CPA strongly preferred.
    Required Experience
    • Proven, increasing levels of responsibility financial management and oversight, including experience as an Accounting Manager or equivalent.
    • 10 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience, higher education experience preferred.
    • Strong business partnership with varied levels of management. Reputation of collaboration, solution orientation and collaborative engagement.
    • Proven experience managing in a challenging, dynamic environment.
    • Experience evaluating, assessing and developing solutions for challenging projects and significantly revising processes.
    • Thorough knowledge of GAAP fund accounting principles and procedures.
    • Experience with creating financial statements for multiple funds and consolidated statements.
    • Experience managing month-end/year-end close process.
    • Excellent administration and staff management skills.
    • Experience in cash management and maintaining banking relationships.
    Primary Duties/Essential Functions
    • Direct the accounting functional area including the following: monthly close and reporting, monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, maintenance of detailed fixed assets schedules, and administration of fund accounting. Ongoing review of all financial, accounting, and cash operations to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial reports, including full financial statements and cash flows, and ensure the reports are timely and accurate.
    • Ensure grant accounting is done in compliance with State and Federal requirements. Manage restricted and unrestricted endowment funds and various planned gift funds.
    • Coordinate annual 990, 990T, 590, and 5500 reporting and related tax filings for this area.
    • Work with the external audit firm to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit. Lead the planning and preparation for the annual audit. Interact with external auditors as needed and cooperate with internal compliance functions. Oversee and organize various other University external audits.
    • Coordinate and review the preparation of regulatory reporting.
    • Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
    • Management of accounting function in the general ledger, and related sub-ledgers.
    • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
    • Assist with budget development, reporting, and analysis for the Business Office.
    • Financial statement preparation and analysis for including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, Senior Management, Creditors, and Rating Agencies.
    • Ensure accounts are reconciled and clean and reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner. Maintain the general ledger for the University, establishing new codes and ensuring that fund/account combinations are appropriate.
    • Direct the accounts receivable functional area including the following: business office cashiering; student accounts and loans receivable, student accounts and loans collections, allowance for doubtful debt, Perkins loan administration, and other accounting services.
    • Maintain knowledge and understanding of changing governmental regulations including OMB Uniform Grant compliance and Department of Education/Title IV guidelines.
    • Prepare various tax reports and monitor compliance with IRS regulations. Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
    • Manage the University's cash balances within the parameters of such a credit agency to guarantee conformity of debt and financial covenants. Ensure principle and interest payments are made correctly and recorded in the University's accounting records appropriately. Prepare compliance reports required under the University's credit agency.
    • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for internal and external constituents including IPEDS, FISAP, NACUBO, and accrediting agencies.
    • Assist in the development of University policies and processes to ensure compliance with changing external regulations. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, establish new policies and procedures as needed, to ensure compliance with University policies and ensure staff adherence.
    • Oversee record retention programs for the Business Office.
    • Work with internal and external "customers" to assure reasonable needs for information are met; inform and educate where appropriate.
    • Hire, train, mentor and retain skilled accounting and systems staff.
    • Additional duties as necessary.
    Skills
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to manage details and follow through.
    • Must be collaborative and an effective team member and business partner.
    • Ability to assess and develop talent and build a strong team.
    • Strategic and creative mindset.
    Mental Demands
    • Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
    • Ability to develop and document procedures.
    • Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate confidence in exercising independent judgment and discretion.
    • Ability to research, gather data, compile information and present solutions.
    • In agreement with, the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
    Physical Demands
    • Intermittent sitting and standing, intermittent computer keyboard work.
    • Substantial repetitive motions with wrist, hand and/or fingers, speaking and active listening demands.
    • Ability to pull, push, bend, grasp, reach and lift up to 20 lbs.
    Visual Demands
    • Computer monitor, reading.
    Environment
    • Fast paced, multi-tasking, high production/busy office, comfortable temperatures.
    • At times multiple conversations occurring simultaneously.
    Technologies
    • Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • PeopleSoft and Adaptive Insights a plus.
    Compensation
    • Grade 24: $141,591 to $162,830 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
    Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

    You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here:

    Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

    Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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