Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join a well-established higher education organization in Springfield, Ohio. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, audits, cash management, and regulatory compliance.

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Up to $120,00

• esLead accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, audits, cash management, budgeting support, endowment accounting, and compliance activitie
• s.Oversee month-end and year-end close processe
• s.Manage annual financial statement audits and tax reportin
• g.Supervise and develop accounting staff, including AP and AR function
• s.Manage banking relationships, cash flow, investments, and asset management activitie
• s.Ensure compliance with GAAP and institutional financial policie
• s.Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, financial planning, and strategic initiative

• ons Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fie
• ld.3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experien
• ce.
  
  Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporti
• ng.
  
  Experience managing audits and month-end/year-end close process
• es.
  
  Advanced Microsoft Excel skil
• ls.
  
  Leadership or supervisory experience preferr
• ed.
  
  CPA or CPA candidate preferr
• ed.
  
  Higher education experience preferr
• ed.
  
  Nonprofit and grant/fund accounting experience highly desirab
• le.
  
  Experience with accounting/ERP systems;
  Ellucian Colleague experience is a pl

• ply?
  
  Leadership opportunity with significant organizational imp
• act.
  
  Stable and respected higher education environm