Assistant Controller
Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Assistant ControllerThe OpportunityLesley University seeks an
Assistant Controller who will be responsible for the daily
operations of general accounting in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position, reporting to
the AVP/Controller, is a critical role with the selected individual
serving as a key contact for annual financial statement audits, tax
returns, financial reporting and surveys. The position will be
instrumental in improving accounting processes and procedures by
ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions
and uploads into the general ledger as well as by preparing and
submitting various fiscal reporting and ensuring investment
activity and balances are properly recorded in the general ledger.
Maintenance of prepaid and amortization schedules, strong bank
reconciliation skills for bank accounts with heavy activities,
familiarity with accounting for federal aid, investment and
endowment activities, and maintenance of fixed assets subledger,
depreciation calculations and roll forward spreadsheets are other
important aspects of the role as is working closely with other
members of the Finance team (and colleagues across the University)
to ensure timely and accurate financial data. Qualities and
CapabilitiesThe successful candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field
- A minimum of three years of higher education or non-profit
accounting experience
- A strong work ethic along with excellent collaboration
skills
- An ability to work independently, identify and set priorities
as well as quickly learn new systems
- Strong organizational and time management skill
- An ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work
environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A CPA or MBA (preferred)
- Knowledge of Colleague ERP system and F9 reporting system
(preferred)Why LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its
graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education,
the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly
creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is
integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni
are empowered to improve and enrich communities.We offer a
competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life,
and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer
significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition
programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their
knowledge and skills.Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of
strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity,
equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic
excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus
culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for
all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and
fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each
individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within
and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the
rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the
University has made a significant commitment to addressing and
enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an
institution.Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and
a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to
diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional
activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.At
Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable
environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability,
age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other
protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully
as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric
of our institution.PI78b2d5aafb2e-31181-33365580
Keywords: Lesley University, Malden , Assistant Controller, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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