Wabash College Hiring for Controller at Crawfordsville, Full Time

Job Title: Controller

Department: Treasurer’s Office/Business Office

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer

Office Location: Center Hall 105

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm

Appointment
Information: Full Time, Exempt, Monthly Pay Frequency

Flexible and Hybrid Work Arrangement Available

Summary of Duties
and Responsibilities

The Controller serves a critical role on the finance and administration team and is responsible for
coordinating the administrative and operational activities associated with the collection and disbursements of funds; accounting, financial
reporting and budgeting of all financial transactions of the College, which has a general fund operating budget in excess of $45 million and
a balance sheet of $400 million. The Controller establishes and monitors appropriate procedures, processes, and systems to assure that the
College’s financial records and financial statements accurately reflect the financial performance and resources of the College.

The Controller ensures the College’s compliance with external requirements including, but not limited to, financial reporting and
accounting standards; state and federal tax laws; federal grant and cost accounting standards; accountable plan rules; data and information
security. The Controller manages debt administration and compliance activities and oversees endowment accounting and cash management
processes.

The Controller will provide leadership and direction for the configuration and maintenance of the chart of accounts and
enterprise information systems that support all business processes. The Controller will ensure appropriate internal controls are in place;
lead the development, review, and implementation of business processes to support operational efficiency and business continuity; and lead
change and training on business processes for the college.

The Controller supervises a team of four staff.

Primary
Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative and operational activities associated with the collection and
  disbursement of funds and the recording of all financial transactions of the College;
• Establish and monitor procedures, processes,
  and systems to support finance functions and strong internal controls over financial and business operations;
• Manage compliance
  with external reporting requirements, such as accounting standards; state and federal tax laws; grant requirements; debt compliance; and
  data security;
• Direct the annual financial statement preparation and audit process;
• Lead the development, execution, and
  monitoring of the annual operational budget;
• Support management reporting needs, including the development and monitoring of key
  performance indicators and performance reports for business functions;
• Collaborate with the Treasurer’s team, Information
  Technology staff, and others to identify and evaluate technology needs to run the business of the College;
• Serve as training
  coordinator for the finance team to ensure training on business processes is delivered to faculty, staff, and students in an appropriate
  method, dependent upon specific processes or topics;
• Champion continuous improvement and drive innovation in financial and
  administrative operations.
• Support and collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in the development of strategic
  vision of the college.
• Perform analyses and ad hoc reports as needed;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA preferred.
• Minimum of
  five to seven (5-7) years in positions of increasing responsibility is required, Higher education experience in accounting or financial
  management is preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
• Demonstrate strong
  computer, analytical, and business process skills.
• Excellent leadership and organization/project management skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with the college community, including senior management, faculty and staff members, students, volunteers, and
  third-party business partners and vendors.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on assignments and projects,
  while preserving confidentiality.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement philosophy and change management skills.
• Proficient
  with Microsoft Office products and use of administrative systems required.

Apply:

To apply for this
position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references by selecting “Apply
Now” on this page or at www.wabash.edu/employment.
Please have all materials ready to submit at the time of application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality
engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and
leadership among diverse populations around the globe. Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all
backgrounds.