Controller at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Deadline to apply: Until filled

Saint Vincent College currently has a opening for a Controller. This is a full-time position with benefits. This position will be responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position and the daily operations of the College, Seminary and Archabbey.  Ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions.  Ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and internal policies and procedures.  Monitors department policies and procedures and recommends improvements. Participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives of the organization.  Manages the institution's employee and student payroll system.



Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required, Master's Degree and/or CPA preferred. 


Experience: Five years of accounting experience preferably in a higher education or nonprofit environment. Exposure to payroll is a plus.

Essential duties:

Directs the preparation of monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports. Ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely. Ensures effective financial internal controls and continually evaluates established policies and procedures and updates or modifies them when necessary to maintain compliance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends. Directs business office personnel in their daily operations and provides leadership through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Responsible for all financial procedures and records of the organization including record retention. Assists in the daily managing of the general accounting function of the Business Office. Facilitates the closing of financial records for the fiscal year end. Coordinates the annual audit. Ensures that accounting records and reports are in compliance with GAAP and government regulations. Cooperates with and assists external auditors as appropriate.Supervision and management of organization's payroll system.Manges the College's grant accounting and reporting activity. Assists Senior Management in developing short and long-term goals and objectives of the Business Office and analyzing overall institutional needs. Manages the Abbey/College's daily cash flow.

Other duties:

Attend College Board Committee meetings. Assists in answering daily questions and concerns of the various departments. Carry out special projects and additional responsibilities as directed by the Vice President for Finance or Procurator of the Archabbey.Serve on committees of the College as appointed or elected.Other duties as assigned.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.


PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new faculty, staff and adjunct positions. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.


TO APPLY
Send a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA  15650

OR

electronically to:


employment@stvincent.edu