Assistant Vice President (AVP)/Controller - Simpson College : Job Details

Simpson College invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP)/Controller. This position reports to the Vice President for Business and Finance and is primarily responsible for accounting and financial reporting activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

* Financial statement preparation and financial reporting including general ledger maintenance, monthly reconciliations, and preparation and review of journal entries.

* Responsible for all aspects of the annual audit including preparation of GAAP financial statements and serving as liaison to the audit firm: preparation and filing of information returns (IRS 990 and 5500) and other external reporting and filing.

* Serves as Controller in accordance with established procedures; coordinates accounts payable and payroll postings to accounting system, coordinates revenue accounting, plant fund accounting, student financial assistance accounting, grant accounting, performs month end and year end accounting close procedures, prepares and reviews monthly accounting reports for accuracy; coordinates processing of accounting information.

* Supervises the accounting for general fixed assets; coordinates with input personnel to assure that all expenditures accounted for as capital outlay are included in the fixed assets inventory and recorded properly on the financial statements.

* Reviews monthly revenue and expenditures reports and general ledger to determine accuracy of postings, makes necessary journal entries to correct errors. Prepares and processes journal entries to correct and adjust account balances or to allocate costs properly upon feedback or need from staff or pursuant to routine accounting needs.

* Supervises the verification of expenditures for accounting accuracy and in compliance with policy guidelines. Supervises the monthly reconciliation of pooled cash records and bank statements.

* Assists with the preparation of the operating budget to include the forecasting and monitoring of cash flow requirements.

* Supervise accounting staff members and provide oversight of all accounting functions.

* Complete or generate required periodic reports for both internal and external use, including primary responsibilities for the preparation of financial records and related materials for external audit. Oversee the preparation of the monthly close and preparation of financial statements.

* With the assistance of the Assistant Controller, maintain investment accounts and documentation.

* Lead in developing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring accounting policies to continuously improve financial control systems.

* Oversee training for budget managers on policies and procedures for the preparation and oversite of departmental budgets.

* Problem solves for faculty, staff, and students on budgetary and related matters.

* Review disbursements for conformity per policy and procedures. This includes both traditional A/P as well as procurement card purchases.

* BA in accounting and 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in accounting.

* CPA designation and advanced accounting skills.

* Ideally, experience in higher education.

* Knowledge or ability to learn Federal and State regulations pertaining to higher education.

* Experience in endowment and grant accounting to ensure the audit is completed on a timely basis.

* Experience working with external auditors.

* Experience preparing GAAP financial statements.

* Experience in documenting procedures and internal controls.

* Interested and skilled in process improvement.

* Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to transparency and serving others in a respectful manner.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate key data, including presentations to senior management, board of trustees and others.

* Keen analytic, organization and critical thinking skills for strategic data interpretation.

* Ability to manage projects in an environment of competing priorities.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

* Ability and interest in assuming additional responsibilities.

Computer Skills:

* Experience with or ability to learn the Ellucian product Colleague.

* Experience with or ability to learn software Prophix, Fundriver, and Slate.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

* Ideally, experience in implementing accounting related software.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504 or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Mary Ellen Bartley-Nancarrow, Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) ###-####. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.

TITLE IX: Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson's annual security compliance document is available on the Simpson Security website. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]

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