Controller

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Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s
(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs
(employee and spouse only).
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Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
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Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break
(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
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on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining
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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Controller

Division: Fiscal Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Fiscal Affairs and
Administrative Services/ Chief Financial Officer

Positions Supervised: Assistant Controller; Manager,
Accounts Payable

Job Summary

The Controller leads the University’s accounting operations,
including financial reporting, the monthly and year-end close,
treasury and cash management, and compliance verification, and
oversees all facets of accounts payable. This role also oversees
financial management of grants, endowments, and gifts; tracks
capital assets; creates and maintains a cash forecast; and manages
the University’s investment accounts.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation
of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be
required of positions given this title. This job description shall
not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific
duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees
may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibility and Execution

Directs daily activities of Accounting and Accounts Payable
departments
Determines accounting policies and practices to ensure
financial statements are in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP)
Ensures accuracy in recording financial transactions; provides
excellent customer service; and practices good financial
stewardship of University assets
Facilitates the collection and reporting of financial data for
financial reports, tax returns, regulatory reports, audits,
presentations, and other evaluations; undertakes discussion and
closure of all related issues
Leads the LES system-wide year-end financial audit and the
annual IRS Form 990
Performs treasury activities related to cash flow, borrowings,
debt, and capital management
Manages all University investment accounts
Leads the annual NCAA agreed-upon procedures engagement for
intercollegiate athletics
Prepares and monitors the Department of Education financial
responsibility composite score
Manages banking and merchant services relationships, including
day-to-day bank administration and coordination of PCI
compliance
Coordinates the annual endowment spending calculation and
reporting on donor-restricted funds
Partners with University Advancement to integrate financial
systems with Raiser’s Edge, reconcile gift and pledge activity, and
ensure consistent gift reporting between Advancement and the
general ledger
Completes all annual surveys, such as IPEDS and HLC
Creates and maintains a cash forecast
Assists in the creation of PowerPoint slides for the Board of
Trustees and management that contain financial information on a
monthly and quarterly basis

Assists in developing and collecting accurate data to help
guide University business decisions
Determines appropriate financial information technology (IT)
systems and capabilities necessary for the University to fulfill
its financial operations/requirements
Communicates accounting and business process changes to faculty
and staff and enforces applicable University financial and
accounting policies
Distributes University/department financial results relative to
budget and prior years; interprets findings for faculty and
staff

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

Researches technical accounting issues and implements new
accounting standards
Maintains responsibility for the ongoing development and
integration of accounting practices and procedures into the
University’s Workday enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
Serves as the functional lead of Workday Financials for
Accounting; leads continuous improvement, configuration changes,
new module implementations, and issue resolution in partnership
with IT and the Financial Systems Manager
Establishes a regular review cycle for fiscal policies and
procedures; modernizes, documents, and communicates updates to
ensure alignment with current standards and University
practice

Ensures adequate policies, procedures, and internal controls
are in place to provide fiscal integrity for financial and
regulatory reporting matters

Establishes long- and short-term strategic goals based on
assessment data and ensures standards for the department and its
field are met or exceeded
Adapts and modifies leadership based on new information and/or
data; works to set and unite people on the new direction
Utilizes effective strategies to build collaboration for
maximum execution
Aligns division/department purpose and actions with relevant
University initiatives and higher education trends

Employee Management and Development

Supports the mission
of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of
service excellence

Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the
University’s
values

Recruits, interviews, recommends, welcomes, observes, and
monitors performance of department staff
Sets clear performance expectations and holds employees
accountable
Ensures close procedures are documented and accounting staff
are cross-trained to reduce key-person risk
Conducts annual employee evaluations based on evidence,
observation, and feedback

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional
requirements may be designated by position.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Experience with not-for-profit accounting, regulations, grant,
restricted gift accounting, and compliance requirements
Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
Master’s degree preferredCPA certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative,
but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary to perform this job competently.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from
diverse communities and cultures
Ability to execute multiple tasks according to
specifications
Strong professional integrity
Ability to use good judgment and think critically
Strong leadership and collaborative skills
Ability to take initiative and be creative
Mastery of Workday enterprise accounting and finance
software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions
commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.
Please
click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work
designation descriptions.

General office setting

Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions.

Ability to work effectively at a computer for extended time
daily
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift/carry items commonly found in an office setting
including, but not limited to, documents, laptops, keyboards,
etc.
Ability to use repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements to
type regularly
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

For fully remote positions, candidates must reside in or be willing
to relocate to one of the following states in which Lindenwood
University is authorized to employ:

Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The
University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws
and provides equal employment opportunities and access to
educational programs without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all
qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is
committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to
providing a positive discrimination-free educational work
environment.