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Fairleigh Dickinson University Controller in Teaneck, New Jersey
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Finance, this position manages and directs the accounting, accounts payable, and financial reporting functions. The Controller assists the Associate Vice President for Finance with the budgeting functions, financial planning and forecasting, evaluating departmental and University financial performance against budget and goals, cost/benefit analysis, banking activities and relationships, construction and real property financing, investment and cash management, sale and lease of real properties and equipment, insurance and bidding for services. The Controller coordinates all external and internal audit activities and works closely with Enrollment Services and other departments of the University on development of procedures and policy decisions. The Controller must embrace technology, be an outstanding communicator, and be flexible and adept at managing multiple projects at once.
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in accounting required. Advanced degree in Business or CPA certificate (preferred).
A minimum of seven years of accounting and/or auditing experience. Experience must include at least five years of high level financial management, preferably in a University environment.
Experience managing automated financial system operations and applications.
Must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and management skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and evaluate policies, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines.
Ability to deal with matters of a highly confidential nature and extreme public and political sensitivity, using sound judgment and discretion.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheet (Excel), word processing (Word), and other software and technology.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Hiring Manager: Catherine Bonilla
Department: Financial Affairs, VP's Office-Metro