Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837.

For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service.

We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward.

CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave, and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The primary function of the Controller is to assist the University in the continuous development of structures and processes that formalize and strengthen financial planning, resources, internal controls, and institutional effectiveness.

The Controller is responsible for managing the University’s core accounting operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, capital projects, long-term obligations, fixed assets, payroll accounting, cash accounting, and other assigned accounting functions.

The Controller is responsible for coordinating the fiscal year-end close, supporting preparation of required financial reports, serving as a primary liaison with external auditors, and coordinating the annual financial statement audit. The Controller works closely with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure audit requirements, accounting standards, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements are incorporated into the University’s accounting processes and systems.

The Controller will also assist the Chief Financial Officer with financial oversight of Financial Aid, the Bursar’s Office, and Grants Accounting; however, these functions will not report directly to the Controller. The Controller’s role in these areas will focus on financial controls, reconciliations, accounting integrity, compliance, coordination, and related financial matters.

The position participates in institution-wide initiatives and provides financial and accounting expertise to various levels of the organization.

Responsible for ensuring overall fiscal integrity and sound financial reporting. Maintains appropriate financial controls and accounting systems while supporting the financial stability of the University.

Ensures compliance with applicable accounting…