Controller - Higher Education at Creative Financial Staffing
Monson, MA
About the Job
Controller
Our client, a Higher Education organization in Hampden County, is currently seeking a Controller to join their team.
What we like about this Controller role
- Will be working closely with their brand new VP of Finance and Administration - very impressive individual who will be a great leader/mentor!
- This is a very visible and important position within the organization
- Great working environment with a strong team in place
- Strong work/life balance - 35 hour work week!
- Office shuts down between Christmas and New Year's every year!
- Strong PTO including 3 weeks vacation, 2 personal days, a lot of paid holidays plus your birthday off!
- Your work will be recognized in this role - great opportunity to come in and immediately make an impact
- Good health insurance coverage plus a retirement match
Responsibilities of the Controller
- Full responsibility for all accounting functions for the organization
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial reporting and analysis
- AP & Payroll
- Lead the annual budget process
- Supervisory responsibilities including oversight & guidance of 5 direct reports
Required Qualifications of the Controller
- BS in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA a plus
- Higher education or non-profit experience
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP software is a plus
