Assistant Controller

Rowan College of South Jersey • Sewell, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for reconciling of the financial aid funds to the general ledger, as well as between campuses. The Assistant Controller will also review other functions of financial aid including the return to Title IV process for timeliness and accuracy, compliance issues regarding refunds, and drawdown of funds. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the accounting of the Rowan College Foundation at Gloucester County. Additionally, he/she will assist with various finance functions including but not limited to: accounts payable verification, account reconciliations, fixed asset inventory, and budget preparation. Travel will be required, as this position will work on both the Gloucester and Cumberland Campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master's preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in public sector accounting required, higher education setting preferred.
• CPA license in the State of New Jersey preferred.
• Experience with financial aid and student accounts preferred.
• Experience with Higher Education Software, Ellucian Banner/Colleague or Anthology preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours to meet department and College needs.
• Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the reconciling of all financial aid funds to the General Ledger, and between campuses.
• Provides oversight of the return of Title IV financial aid process including timeliness and random checks of student accounts each semester.
• Provides oversight for drawdown of Title IV funds from G-5 and ensures that COD and G-5 have been balanced and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Assists with Accounts Payable verification on a weekly basis.
• Assists in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of journal entries as required.
• Responsible for the accounting of the Foundation, including preparing checks for deposit, preparation of statements to be presented at the Foundation's board meetings, as well as the statements for the annual audit.
• Assists in the Fixed Asset management system including physical inventory at end of the fiscal year.
• Assists with the preparation of the College budget.
• Assists in the preparation and updating of College policies related to Financial Services.
• Assists in the preparation of the College's annual financial report including providing assistance to the College's independent external auditors, as needed.
• Acts as a change leader in Financial Services.
• Prepares confidential materials for development of a strategic management position for the collective bargaining process.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
• As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree