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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Controller

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota, United States, 55987

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary The position of Controller is responsible for supervising the University’s day-to-day accounting functions, including ensuring the integrity and accuracy of accounting records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed asset management, student account collections, cash management, and payroll. Other responsibilities include direct supervision of staff, coordinating the annual financial audit and Form 990 tax return, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and adhering to federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Controller works closely with and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Finance.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for hiring, retention, supervision, and training of the business office staff

Plans, directs, and coordinates all operational, financial, and accounting functions

Management of all day-to-day banking activities (including but not limited to transfers and adjustments)

Treasury Management (Banking relationships, cash management, cash flows, compliance, forecasting, debt management)

Management and compliance of Endowments

Preparation and analysis of financial statements

Day-to-day maintenance and adjustments to the General ledger to ensure accuracy

Oversee the preparation and execution of the audited financial statements, Federal & State Single Audit reports, IRS 990 tax return, and other tax returns as required, including the completion of required work papers and schedules, and correspondence with the external auditors

Assessment of current accounting operations and recommendations for efficiencies and improvements

Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and local tax regulations and requirements

Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Serve as the primary contact with the Office of Advancement for gift reports, stock gifts, and annuities/trusts.

Assist with the development, implementation and enforcement of internal controls and business policies

Foster and maintain a collaborative and service-oriented team environment to provide excellent service to internal and external customers in a professional manner

Ability to create and understand various financial statements

This position requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Preparation of various reports for internal and external constituencies

Reconciliation of miscellaneous receivable and General Ledger accounts

Participate in meetings and events as required, including Board of Trustees Finance Committee meetings

Regular reporting and meetings with the AVP for Finance and/or COO

Other appropriate duties, as assigned.

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