Controller

Position Details

Position Information -------------------

Position Title: Controller Controller FLSA Classification: EX Reports to: Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and Financial Management Salary Range: $97,757.00 - $125,000 Weeks Per Year: 52 Work Week: 40 hours minimum

Position Summary ----------------

Assumes responsibility for the management of the University of Hartfords overall financial reporting and internal control structure under the direction of the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). Directs and oversees financial reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as regulatory and statutory requirements that support the Universitys financial operation and safeguard its assets. Provides management guidance and direction to Financial Accounting Services. Performs all duties in full support of the Universitys mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the Universitys students.

Key Responsibilities --------------------

• Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive system of internal controls and procedures designed to comply with federal and state requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Oversees internal and external audits and preparation of audit reports.
• Interprets accounting rules and regulatory requirements that pertain to the University, trains staff in the execution of such requirements, and develops related policies and procedures which are communicated effectively to the University community in a timely manner.
• Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
• Assists the Assistant Vice President for Planning and Financial Management in development of budget parameters and ongoing impact on the Universitys overall operations.
• Provides strong leadership and oversight over the integrated financial accounting system in an effort to ensure the continuous refinement of business processes designed to increase overall efficiencies and effectiveness within processes/systems functions to provide reliable auditable financial data that these processessystems are linked appropriately to other systems throughout the University and that such processessystems provide information useful to management for business process re-engineering and for decisions making.
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and pertinent information to internal constituents as well as external groups.
• Prepares regulatory and financial reports as well as federal and state tax filings as required to satisfy federal, state, and higher education requirements.
• Prepares, analyzes, and/or interprets data for presentations of audit results, financial statements, and IRS Form 990 to the appropriate Board Committees throughout the year.
• Assumes responsibility for the oversight of institutional business units, including Financial Accounting Services.
• Provides management guidance, direction, and evaluation to ensure that the daily operations of these units comply with all regulatory requirements as well as meet the needs of the University community.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the Universitys debt policy in an effort to ensure debt compliance with bond covenants.
• Serves as liaison and/or leads on various University committees as deemed necessary and/or appropriate.
• Assists the CFAO with staffing the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents and directs the activities associated with the security and investment of the Universitys assets and funds.
• Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working relationships with external auditors.
• Serves as a primary liaison with the Universitys independent auditors.
• Recommends and implements changes with regard to audit findings.
• Oversees and/or participates in all other external audit activity.
• Assists the CFAO with special ad hoc projects pertaining to highly sensitive issues and performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information -------------------------

Posting Number: PS1178P Working Conditions: Normal office situation requires travel, including overnight stays. Education: Masters degree required and/or CPA required Physical Effort: Typcially sitting at a desk or table, light lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less. Special Skills: The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Hiring Range -------------

$97,757.00 - $125,000

Key Responsibilities --------------------

• Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive system of internal controls and procedures designed to comply with federal and state requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Oversees internal and external audits and preparation of audit reports.
• Interprets accounting rules and regulatory requirements that pertain to the University, trains staff in the execution of such requirements, and develops related policies and procedures which are communicated effectively to the University community in a timely manner.
• Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
• Assists the Assistant Vice President for Planning and Financial Management in development of budget parameters and ongoing impact on the Universitys overall operations.
• Provides strong leadership and oversight over the integrated financial accounting system in an effort to ensure the continuous refinement of business processes designed to increase overall efficiencies and effectiveness within processes/systems functions to provide reliable auditable financial data that these processessystems are linked appropriately to other systems throughout the University and that such processessystems provide information useful to management for business process re-engineering and for decisions making.
• Consistently analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and pertinent information to internal constituents as well as external groups.
• Prepares regulatory and financial reports as well as federal and state tax filings as required to satisfy federal, state, and higher education requirements.
• Prepares, analyzes, and/or interprets data for presentations of audit results, financial statements, and IRS Form 990 to the appropriate Board Committees throughout the year.
• Assumes responsibility for the oversight of institutional business units, including Financial Accounting Services.
• Provides management guidance, direction, and evaluation to ensure that the daily operations of these units comply with all regulatory requirements as well as meet the needs of the University community.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the Universitys debt policy in an effort to ensure debt compliance with bond covenants.
• Serves as liaison and/or leads on various University committees as deemed necessary and/or appropriate.
• Assists the CFAO with staffing the Investment Committee of the Board of Regents and directs the activities associated with the security and investment of the Universitys assets and funds.
• Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working relationships with external auditors.
• Serves as a primary liaison with the Universitys independent auditors.
• Recommends and implements changes with regard to audit findings.
• Oversees and/or participates in all other external audit activity.
• Assists the CFAO with special ad hoc projects pertaining to highly sensitive issues and performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information -------------------------

Posting Number: PS1178P Working Conditions: Normal office situation requires travel, including overnight stays. Education: Masters degree required and/or CPA required Physical Effort: Typcially sitting at a desk or table, light lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less. Special Skills: The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Hiring Range -------------

$97,757.00 - $125,000