Controller or Finance Manager

Franklin Pierce University • Rindge, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University seeks a Controller or Finance Manager for an immediate vacancy on its Finance Team. Located on the university’s campus in Rindge, New Hampshire, this position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and currently supervises employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Accounting. The role and salary offered will depend on the candidate’s supervisory responsibilities, work history, and relevant professional experience.

The Controller or Finance Manager and Finance Team handle the university’s accounting-related activities, including budget management. Other areas of responsibility include managing available cash and debt obligations, managing annual audits, preparing financial and grant reports and tax reports, conducting financial analysis, and participating in committee work. The position is an on-campus role; relocation is available.

The successful candidate will join Franklin Pierce University during an institutional rebranding and an important fundraising campaign, at a time characterized by higher-education challenges, positive change, excitement, and an entrepreneurial focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Significant experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong management qualities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, and solve problems.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• Experience in accounting and financial management in education or other relevant industries.
• Certified public accounting license (preferred, not required).
• Experience in grants management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting-related activities, including budget management.
• Manage employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Accounting.
• Manage available cash and debt obligations.
• Manage annual audits.
• Prepare financial and grant reports.
• Prepare tax reports.
• Conduct financial analysis.
• Participate in committee work.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, with immediate 100% vesting; the university also makes contributions after one year of employment or for qualifying prior higher-education employment.
• 160 hours (four weeks) of paid time off, additional paid sick time, and 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x salary, depending on role.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition benefits for employees and qualifying family members pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, free gym access, and meal discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager