Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Soka University of America is seeking a Controller. The Controller reports to the Executive Director of Finance. The Controller is responsible for the management of staff and full oversight over bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and financial statement reporting. The individual is an integral member of the University’s Business and Administration and will lead the Finance Office team, providing and implementing best practices in higher education accounting.

Essential duties include but not limited to: 30% - Management Oversee the activities of the Finance Office for timely and accurate maintenance of the general ledger and financial management reporting, including monthly and annual financial statements and reports. Develop and maintain financial management systems and internal controls required to ensure that University assets are safeguarded and that accounts are appropriately maintained in order to ensure accurate financial data. Oversee the activities of the university’s accounts payable area. Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors providing goods and services to the university.

Duties also include preparation of use tax returns, approval of cash disbursements and ACH approvals. Oversee the activities of the university’s accounts receivable area. Duties include, but are not limited to the completeness and accuracy of all receivables, approval of allowance adjustments and loan hardship deferrals. Monitor and maintain campus wide adherence to University Policies and Procedures. 30% - Accounting Responsible for accurate and timely bank reconciliations. Record auxiliary revenue along with coordinating supporting documents from various cost centers. Reconciliation of general ledger accounts and maintenance of ledger posting.

Manage fixed assets module overseeing compliance with SUA asset policies and procedures. 20% - Financial Reporting Coordinates completion of all financial reports. Manages the preparation of work paper packages and supporting schedules for the annual audit of SUA’s financial statements and assists with preparation of financial statements. Prepares work paper and support for SUA’s Form 990 and 990T. Oversee the preparation and submitting the property tax exemptions forms and annual Business Operating Statement 571-L. Prepares withholding calculation for Nonresident and coordinates Form 1042-S distribution to students and filing.

Prepare quarterly financial statements and assist in the preparation of other financial reports. 10% - Reporting Ensures the timely posting of all data to the general ledger in Workday including integrations from other systems. Reviews manual journal entries for timely posting to Workday to ensure appropriateness and accuracy. Manage expense and procurement card program. Serves as liaison with the SUA’s banks and merchant services in resolving all data and procedural issues. Collaborates with IT and end user cost centers on PCI DSS…

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