Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree.

The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40+ student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Finance, the Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of the College's accounting and fiscal operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the College's financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. Key areas of responsibility include general accounting, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable, fixed assets, tax reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination.

The Controller oversees accounting staff, supports financial planning and decision-making, and serves as a key partner in advancing the College's financial stewardship and operational effectiveness.

1. General Accounting:

• Lead and coordinate the monthly accounting close process;
• Analyze general ledger accounts and prepare or review account reconciliations;
• Review and approve accounting transactions affecting the general ledger;
• Oversee the reconciliation of temporary and permanently restricted net assets;
• Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll-related general ledger activity to ensure accuracy;
• Supervise the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant, providing guidance and reviewing work to promote accuracy, efficiency, and professional development.

2. Cash Management:

• Monitor and oversee daily cash flow activities and bank reconciliations in partnership with the Accounting Manager;
• Collaborate with Finance leadership to strategically manage the College's unrestricted and restricted cash resources;
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity management activities.

3. Accounts Payable:

• Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring timely processing, payment, and accurate coding of invoices within Banner;
• Review and sign weekly accounts payable checks;
• Promote responsive and effective customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Fixed Assets:

• Maintain oversight of the College's fixed asset accounting system;
• Review and approve fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation calculations.

5. Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in partnership with the Associate Vice President of Finance;
• Analyze revenue and expense variances, investigate significant fluctuations, and recommend…