Controller na Thomas Edison State University

Controller                                         

D35: $175,000 - $185,000

Office of the Controller

111 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

Description:

Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, this position has the responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of budgeting, accounting, and internal fiscal controls, systems, and services for the university; supervision of compilation and maintenance of all accounting and financial records; and supervision of all professional and clerical staff within the Controller’s Office, which includes the following direct reports: Associate Controller and Director of Accounting, Associate Controller and Director of Student Accounts, and the Director of Budget and Grant Compliance. May perform related functions as required.

Examples of Work:

Establishes and maintains a system of internal financial controls consistent with university policy, COSO, NACUBO and AICPA guidelines.

- Directs the annual budget preparation for the various divisions of the University.

- Reviews expenditure reports from the previous fiscal year and requests for the upcoming fiscal year.

- Analyzes such requests and prepares detailed analysis of new requests with recommendations for action to the Senior Vice President.

- Supervises the staff and functions of the financial accounting unit.

- Supervises the staff and functions of the student accounts unit.

- Supervises the Director of Budget and Grants Compliance.

- Directs the maintenance of all university expenditures and revenue ledgers.

- Oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports of the University by divisions, as well as all expenditures from grant allocations.

- Preparation of periodic and year's end financial statements.

- Oversees operation of automated ledger and financial support systems.

- Prepares or supervises the preparation of various financial and related documents and analysis for submission to the President's Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of modern practices and principles of administration and financial management and considerable knowledge of modern accounting and management theories, practices, standards and principles as they apply to government administration.

- Thorough knowledge of modern business theories and practices such as budgeting, accounting, and auditing.

- Ability to plan, organize and direct the administrative and technical activities of a contemporary accounting office.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or in a field related to the responsibilities of the position to be filled or equivalence as determined by the appointing authority. Master’s degree in related field is preferred.

Experience: Five years professional experience in an institution of higher education or administrator in education, higher education non-profit entity or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalence as determined by the appointing authority.

- CPA Strongly preferred.

*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University. As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules. Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations.

Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer