Controller at University of Hartford

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University of Hartford is hiring a Controller. The role manages the University's overall financial reporting and internal control systems under the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. The Controller directs financial reporting compliance, oversees audits, guides Financial Accounting Services, and supports the University's mission through effective financial management.

Highlights

Develops and maintains internal controls and procedures to comply with regulations and accounting standards.
Oversees internal and external audits and prepares audit reports.
Assists in budget parameter development and monitors operational impacts.
Leads financial accounting system improvements for efficiency and effective decision-making.
Prepares timely financial reports and communicates results to internal and external stakeholders.
Manages regulatory filings including federal and state tax reports and IRS Form 990.
Directs Financial Accounting Services and ensures compliance with debt policies and bond covenants.
Serves as liaison with auditors and participates in external audits and the University Investment Committee.
Handles highly sensitive financial information with confidentiality and tact.
Requires a Master’s degree and/or CPA certification; experience with higher education and Banner system preferred.
Salary range: $130,000 to $160,000, depending on experience.

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Position Information

Position Title	Controller
FLSA Classification	EX
Reports to	Assistant Vice President for Budget Planning and Financial Management
Salary Range	B
Weeks Per Year	52
Work Week	40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary	Assumes responsibility for the management of the University of Hartford’s 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 University’s financial operation and safeguard its assets. Provides management, guidance and direction to Financial Accounting Services. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range	Budgeted salary is $130,000 to $160,000, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

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 as well as 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 University’s 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 processes/systems are linked appropriately to other systems throughout the University, and that such processes/systems 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 Committee(s) 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 University’s 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 University’s assets and funds. Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with external auditors. Serves as a primary liaison with the University’s 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.

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 as well as 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 University’s 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 processes/systems are linked appropriately to other systems throughout the University, and that such processes/systems 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 Committee(s) 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 University’s 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 University’s assets and funds.
Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with external auditors. Serves as a primary liaison with the University’s 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	PS1250P
Working Conditions	Normal office situation, requires travel including overnight stays.
Education	Master’s 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. CPA Higher education experience and knowledge of Banner system.
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Position End Date (if temporary)
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Open Until Filled	Yes
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Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7992

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