Job Details

Assistant Controller

Position Number: 6946786
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Controller
College of the Holy Cross

Full Time
JREQ-000258

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

Responsible for providing professional accounting and tax services with a focus on strengthening policies, procedures and internal controls and improving customer service to the college community and external parties. Serve as a lead contributor to the month end closing process responsible for reviewing journals for the College in the general ledger including journals related to various system integrations, student accounts, and debt. This role works closely with the Controller providing assistance in the performance of various functions in the financial processing for the college including the supervision of staff with a high volume workload to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines, as well as the preparation of financial statements, reports, assistance with tax returns and other data in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and higher education industry practices.

Job Description

Manage, supervise, and cross-train staff supporting capital assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and ad hoc reporting; set goals/objectives, mentor staff, and provide timely performance feedback to support professional development.
Manage team workload to ensure accurate, timely completion of deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
Review and post daily and periodic journals, including system integration journals (e.g., Holy Cross Loan/Perkins, bursar-related, and other feeder systems).
Collaborate with the Bursar/Student Accounts to review activity, validate accounting entries, and resolve discrepancies.
Partner with IT to troubleshoot Workday integration issues; test fixes, updates, and enhancements and ensure proper controls over interfaces.
Serve a key role in the implementation of Workday Student, including testing, validation, and process readiness support.
Maintain and reconcile short-term investments and related accounts, as applicable.
Manage debt accounting, including scheduling debt payments and preparing/reconciling related general ledger accounts.
Prepare and maintain lease accounting schedules and related journal entries/disclosures.
Assist with preparation of federal and state tax filings, including Forms 990 and 990-T and supporting schedules (e.g., Schedule K, Schedule R).
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely posting and completion of accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
Perform a major role in preparation of annual financial statements and related audit support.
Prepare workpapers and documentation for the NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures engagement; coordinate requests with internal stakeholders and external auditors to meet deadlines.
Manage escheatment reporting and compliance filings.
Monitor internal controls; recommend and implement process improvements; assist with development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
Perform accounting research, document conclusions, and support implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide backup support for key functions (e.g., workers' compensation audit backup, e-commerce configuration/device management) and other duties as assigned.
Participate in special projects including system implementations/upgrades, ad hoc analysis and reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting and a minimum of 5 - 7 years' of progressive responsibility in accounting positions, preferably in a higher education environment.
CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP) and federal and state regulations applicable to a higher education institution.
Demonstrated supervisory experience with a focus on quality customer service and team leadership and mentoring skills.
Experience working with ERP (Workday preferred) and other SaaS systems.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, with experience using other Microsoft applications.

The salary range for the Assistant Controller is $100,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees.

Weekly Hours:
40

Annual Work Schedule:
12 Months

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

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