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Position Number: 5822154
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

University of Hartford

Controller

FLSA Classification
EX

Reports to
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO)

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, Payroll and Bursar. 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 starting salary is $140,000 to $150,000, depending upon experience

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.
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 several institutional business units, including Financial Accounting Services, Payroll and Bursar's Office. 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 Number
PS1038P

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.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date
1/20/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7059