Chief Financial Officer and Controller

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

Responsible for overseeing all fiscal operations of the Seminary, including preparation of financial statements, maintaining general ledger, managing payroll, administering benefits, and carrying out other such functions of the Business Office of the Seminary.  Areas of responsibilities include the general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, student accounts, and benefits administration.

 

 

     1.        Manage financial resource allocations for the Seminary, including budgets; forecasting and planning; investment management and reporting; cash management and cost control

     2.        Manage daily accounting procedures and practices involving cash receipts, disbursements, banking relationships, and payroll functions.

    3.        Establish policies and procedures for internal controls designed to insure separation of duties, monitor transactions on an ongoing basis, and provide accurate and timely financial reporting to the required entities.

     4.        Supervise monthly accounting close processes, including recording proper journal entries, adjustments and account reconciliation for revenue, bank statements, expenses, balance sheet and investment accounts.

     5.        Provide oversight in the collection of all account receivables.

     6.        Prepare monthly and other financial statements as may be needed for Senior Management and the Board of Trustees.

     7.        Prepare annual financial statements for Board of Trustees and for external auditors. Coordinate and assist the external auditors in their preparation of the annual audit.

     8.        Prepare all necessary State and Federal financial reports and schedules, including but not limited to Federal Forms 990 and 5500.

     9.        Serve as staff to the Finance and Investment and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees. Work with the President and Board Committees in defining policies and procedures relating to financial matters.

     10.      Provide oversight of personnel administration, to include payroll, benefits administration, time and attendance records and collection and filing of employee evaluations.  Provide necessary support to the Human Resource Committee of the Board of Trustees.

     11.      Undertake other such tasks that are assigned by the President and are consistent with the administration of the Business Office of the Seminary.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     1.        Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related field. CPA and/or MBA desired.

     2.        Minimum of five years experience in Accounting, Finance or related field. Experience with a non-profit organization, particularly an educational institution, a plus.

     3.        Excellent analytical ability, oral and written communication skills.

     4.        Ability to work under pressure in dynamic environment. Good organizational, planning and people skills, and ability to pay close attention to details and deadlines.

     5.        Experience with Microsoft Office, to include Excel and other accounting software a must.