Controller

Position Title: Controller Bryn Mawr College: Treasurer's Office Location: Bryn Mawr College Campus Job Description:

Position Overview

Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a collaborative and results-driven leader to serve as the College's next Controller. The Controller is a key member of the College's financial leadership team, providing College-wide strategic oversight of financial accounting, operations, external reporting, compliance, and risk management. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Controller serves as the College's principal accounting officer and works closely with senior administrators, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees to ensure a strong and efficient financial control environment that supports the College's educational mission.

The Controller leads an office of thirteen employees responsible for the following functions: Financial, endowment, and grant accounting Financial reporting Policy development Tax management Procurement and accounts payable Payroll processing Accounts receivable and student accounts Cash management Debt payments and regulatory reporting The Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient processing of financial transactions and maintaining sound accounting policies, practices, and internal controls balanced with excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will possess deep accounting expertise, broad managerial experience, the highest ethical standards, and a collegial style. Position Responsibilities: Develop, refine, and maintain financial and internal control systems that protect College resources and ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB standards, College policy, and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting, including the College's annual financial statements and required tax filings (IRS Forms 990 and 990T, state tax returns, and other filings).

Oversee financial, endowment, and grant accounting; procurement and accounts payable; payroll processing; accounts receivable and student accounts; and cash management, balancing efficient transaction processing with excellent customer service. Coordinate compliance and risk management programs College-wide, including timely payment of debt service and compliance with bond covenants and post-issuance debt requirements. Serve as the principal liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, reporting on financial results and risk and leading Committee discussions.

Provide leadership, development, and supervision for the Controller's Office staff, setting priorities and standards and coaching performance. Identify and lead opportunities to improve processes and systems, including the selection, implementation, and maintenance of financial software and technology. Support budget development, monitoring, and periodic projections of budgeted and financial statement results in partnership with College leadership. May perform other duties…

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