Controller

Controller Position at Cornell College

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time Controller. This role oversees the college's business office, ensuring strong financial controls, compliance with GAAP, and accurate reporting. The Controller manages audits, federal and state reporting, billing, collections, disbursements, and supports budgeting and internal financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance (CPA preferred)
• 6+ years supervisory experience in a nonprofit accounting environment ($20M+ revenue preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, payroll, and compliance

This is a leadership role that requires excellent communication, collaboration, and technical accounting skills.

Preferred Skills

Working Relationships and Location

Reports to the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer; supervises the team within the business office. Daily contact with college faculty, staff, and students, and has regular contact with financial institutions, attorneys, brokers, donors, governmental officials, suppliers, trustees, and the general public. This position is expected to work on campus with the option for 1-2 days per week of remote work.

Cornell employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. The college also offers life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual, along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. This position has a hiring pay range of $90,000- $105,000.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires the satisfactory completion of a background check.