Controller, Management, Financial Manager

Job Description

CONTROLLER - WYOMING CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Position:
Controller

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Department:
Finance

Reports to:
Fractional Chief Financial Officer (works remotely) and works with College President as needed

Benefits:
Full benefits, including sick leave, vacation leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and Simple 5304 IRA

Organization

Summary:

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Is a lower cost of living appealing? Is living in a beautiful cowboy town in the middle of Wyoming intriguing to you? Then Wyoming Catholic College may be a great opportunity for you.

The Controller plans and directs the accounting operations for Wyoming Catholic College.

• Oversees the financial operations of Wyoming Catholic College: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting.
• Oversees the Business Office Manager and Staff Accountant

• In conjunction with the CFO, lead the senior executive in the creation of the annual College budget
• Produce monthly financial statements
• Manage accounting staff, who enter AP/AR, monthly journal entries, etc.
• Serve as management’s liaison to the external audit team during their preliminary and on‑site field work, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Preparation of IRS Form 990
• Support CFO, payroll staff, and Human Resources departments in payroll management
• Conduct in‑depth financial analysis, and provide expert financial perspective to CFO and College President
• Manage and monitor cash‑flow
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Files quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proven history of punctuality, trustworthiness and motivation.
• Proven history of leading a team to successfully complete financial/accounting responsibilities and goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master of Business Administration required.
• Eight years or more of related experience is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

$85,000-$115,000

Please send resume, cover letter, and references to hr by September 2nd, 2024.