Controller (45256)
- Employer
- Claflin University
- Location
- Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC, 29115
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
Description ResponsibilitiesThe Controller serves under the leadership of the Associate Vice President for Fiscal Affairs. The Controller is responsible for comprehensive accounting policies and procedures; and supervising, managing and developing assigned accounting department staff. He/she will review policies/procedures and ensure proper internal controls. He/she will interact with internal and external customers by researching, resolving and responding to inquiries, and disputes. Completes the month-end and fiscal-end closings and specific projects; prepare monthly financial statements and analysis; and assist in the annual audit and budget preparation. The Controller will perform other duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of this position.
Qualifications QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting or at least five years of experience in Accounting (matriculating towards CPA) required. The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices both hands on and in a supervisory capacity. Must be able to assemble, analyze and prepare reports and statements covering complex financial data; and have considerable knowledge of Jenzabar EX and its applications, Microsoft Office, and other office equipment. Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential. The candidate selected must be able to provide direction and guidance to staff and customers, work with minimum supervision, give attention to detail, and cope with strict deadlines or time demands.
Organization
Claflin University is a nationally ranked comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with The United Methodist Church. A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
In its undergraduate programs, Claflin provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education. Emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills, the University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive challenges facing the global society. Claflin’s graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced students to increase their specialization in particular fields of study oriented toward professional enhancement and academic growth. Its continuing education programs provide students with expanded avenues for professional development and personal fulfillment.
Clafin Guiding Principles
At the center of everything we do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our decisions and actions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:
Commitment to Excellence
Through doing things better and differently.
Commitment to Valuing People
By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work.
Commitment to Being Customer Focused
Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.
Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs
By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.
Commitment to Financial Accountability
By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the mission and goals of the university.
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