Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

The Controller manages the daily operations of the Business Office; ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations, maintains appropriate internal controls, and oversees the audit; and oversees the budget process and regular financial reporting. The Controller works closely with the Vice President for Finance and collaborates with many constituents across the university.

• Provide direction and leadership in the management of daily Business Office operations and all accounting functions
• Hire, manage, develop, and evaluate Business Office staff
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business activities, including those of the FPU Foundation and Seminary.
• Ensure the month‑end close is timely, complete, and accurate in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Oversee daily cash management, long‑term cash flow, and use of the line of credit and make recommendations as appropriate
• Establish and grow a cash reserve as funds permit
• Assist with short- and long‑term investment options and maintain investment policies
• Ensure correct financial management of the institution’s grants, including submission of applications, reconciliations of spending and receiving reimbursement for expenditures
• Work to improve the use and quality of the department’s technology
• Participate regularly in training offered by NACUBO, AICPA, or accounting firms offering industry expertise, in order to ensure familiarity with current issues facing higher education organizations
• Serve as the University’s compliance officer in matters pertaining to the Internal Revenue Service and the institution’s 501c (3) status
• Ensure compliance with university, state, federal, and other applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Lead the annual audit, working with internal and external constituents to provide information needed for both the financial statement and Uniform Guidance portions of the annual audit
• Ensure timely resolution of all deficiencies and weaknesses identified in the auditor’s Management Letter
• Establish, enforce, and recommend improvements to internal controls
• Ensure compliance with bank covenants
• Formalize the budget process, oversee the annual operating budget development, and have the operating budget ready for presentation to Cabinet 30 days prior to the June Board meeting
• Oversee the annual capital budget development, and have the capital budget ready for presentation to Cabinet 30 days prior to the February Board meeting
• Work with budget managers to monitor and control expenses, and develop year‑end revenue and expense projections monthly
• Ensure periodic training and communication to departmental budget managers to assist them in managing their budgets
• Oversee the production and timely distribution of accurate and comprehensive monthly and yearly financial reports for internal review and analysis
• Coordinate and prepare state and federal financial reports
• Compile and submit other reports as requested
• Collaborate productively with Student Financial Services, Advancement, Human Resources, and other departments across campus
• Partner with the advancement office and the Foundation to gain understanding of donors’ terms of gifts and grants, both promised and received, to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Provide services and support to various departments and leaders across campus to ensure they have knowledge and tools to comply with university accounting procedures
• Advise Vice President of Finance and Business Affairs on decisions related to accounting and university business
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and other employees
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context…