Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

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Full Time Regular Exempt Staff Lacey

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $ Annually

Reporting to the Vice President-Finance/CFO, the Controller is responsible for planning and directing all University fiscal accounting functions, including the supervision of staff in their day-to-day financial operations, cash management, fixed assets, construction projects and long-term debt management.

Saint Martin’s University is more than just a place of learning—it’s a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, combined with a Saint Martin’s liberal arts education, shape our approach to education and daily life, encouraging students to think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose.

As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and a shared responsibility for the common good. Our mission is to form graduates who are not only intellectually curious and ethically grounded, but also deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world. At Saint Martin’s, we care about the whole person.

Our supportive campus culture is built to help students thrive—academically, personally, and professionally. We pay special attention to the needs of those who have been historically underserved, and we work intentionally to create an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate environment for all.

We warmly invite mission-driven individuals to join our community—not just to work here, but to be part of something meaningful. Together, we educate students who go on to make a positive difference in their lives, their communities, and the world.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Supervision :
  Provides oversight and support to finance staff so they can effectively perform their job duties. Supervise the finance team, including the setting of clear goals and expectations, tracking progress, providing feedback, addressing performance issues, directing or coordinating accounting and general ledger recording tasks, ensuring all tasks are covered in case of absence or during vacation time, approving monthly timecards and time off, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Mentoring :
  Coach and mentor staff to expand their capabilities through work assignments, ongoing feedback, information sharing, and learning opportunities. Provide staff with opportunities to grow and provide them with appropriate developmental opportunities.
• Clarifying Expectations: Develop written expectations for staff under your supervision and check in with them to see if expectations need clarified.
• Leadership Influence: The Controller should demonstrate an understanding of the team dynamics and motivation, and can…