Job Description

The Controller supports the Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Oversees budget, procurement, accounting, treasury / investment / banking, accounts billing and collections, financial reporting, audit, and financial internal control functions. This position creates, approves, and/or implements financial policies and procedures to comply with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and practices. The Controller works closely with the VP of Finance/CFO for the development and implementation of strategic long-term planning/visioning and short-term goals and objectives for the college's financial operations.

Responsibilities:
Directs, oversees, and coordinates the maintenance of all financial records
Supervises the preparation and timely submission of required federal, state, and local financial reports including, but not limited to, the annual financial report, cost analysis report, and other reports as requested.
Ensures appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties are in place with respect to such activities as, but not limited to, payroll processing, cash and treasury management activities, and other financial management activities.
Responsible for keeping accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and rules and regulations established by the State of Florida and institutional policies and procedures.
Oversees the accounting, cash handling, and bad debt collections processes.
Oversees month-end and fiscal year-end closes and reconciliation of all asset and liability accounts on a daily to monthly basis.
Ensures accurate and timely vendor payments, expenses reimbursements, refunds, and other disbursements as required.
Assists in providing procurement expertise and service to campus departments and identify and secure institution-wide cost savings and quality enhancements.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and prepares subsequent budget amendments.
Develops and provides training to ensure sound financial practices and internal controls are understood and followed.
Initiates and recommends changes to college policies and procedures on matters affecting areas of responsibility.
Prepares and submits District Board of Trustees agenda items within area of responsibility requiring the approval of the President or the District Board of Trustees.
Recommends the hiring, training, coaching, performance management, promotion, and transfer of assigned staff.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial or accounting management and reporting in higher education.

Education:
Masters

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
Masters degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or related field.

For immediate consideration please send resume with best time to call and desired salary to:

alirubio@spherion.com

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