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Nwciowa lists this Controller opportunity in orange city, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Northwestern College seeks a controller to lead and oversee the business office. The position is full-time, with a December-to-January preferred start.
Reporting to the vice president of finance and operations, the controller provides leadership and oversight of the college’s accounting functions, financial reporting, and day-to-day business operations. This role is responsible for maintaining effective internal accounting controls, managing accounting systems and subsidiary ledgers, and safeguarding the college’s financial assets while ensuring accurate, timely and reliable financial information.
The controller supervises the accounting team and performs day-to-day accounting and business operations. The controller oversees the preparation of audit workpapers and annual financial statements, and supports the college’s compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies. As a collaborative problem-solver, the controller works closely with departments across the college to ensure systems and processes are functioning to produce sufficient information for reporting purposes.
Qualified applicants will also:
Have experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including accounting software and multi-module or subsidiary ledger systems
Have strong analytical skills and a high degree of attention to detail to ensure financial data accuracy and integrity
Be able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Possess strong communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills and collaborate effectively across departments
Have a strong commitment to compliance and regulatory matters
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, and Public Accountancy License or Certification (current or previous) is required. Five to 10 years of general accounting experience, with three to five years in supervisory leadership or controllership, is also preferred.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values ,including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
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