University Controller

Job Details

Job Location : Ketchum Health - Anaheim, CA

Position Type : Full Time

Salary Range : $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Salary / year

Description The University Controller is a full-time administrative position, reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance & CFO.

The position serves as the chief accountant for the University and is responsible for the leadership and management oversight of accounting and the financial internal controls of the University.

The University Controller directs, coordinates, and oversees the institution’s various financial and accounting operations.

This role establishes University financial policies and transactional standards, ensuring consistency with the University’s mission and strategic plans and compliance with the Board of Trustees policies, State and Federal fiscal management laws and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI BILITIES Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions including unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted funds.

Maintain the University’s books and fiscal records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they apply to private, non-profit educational institutions.

Recommends to the VP for Administration and Finance & CFO appropriate changes relating to the University’s books and records;

provide technical accounting guidance and best practices.

Establish, monitor and enforce adequate internal controls to safeguard the University’s assets.

Ensure that restricted funds are properly recorded, and satisfaction of donor restrictions is appropriately documented working closely with the Advancement Department.

Oversee and coordinate with regulatory and independent auditors examining the University’s financial record and implement recommendations.

Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year end regulatory filings included but not limited to the 5500s’, 990, 990T, 199, 550, 571L, 1099s’, unclaimed property, and EZ Audit.

Ensure that required financial reports are properly filed with regulatory agencies and outside sponsors (i.e., EZ Audit).

Drawdown and secure appropriate funds from the United States Department of Education for federal programs; deposit funds in a timely manner.

Monitor the University’s cash flow and investments, working with the VP for Administration and Finance & CFO to ensure adequate liquidity is available to meet the University’s obligations.

Supervise, train, and develop the accounting team.

Ensures orderly, timely, and accurate processing of transactions and closing the general ledger.

Plans, oversees, and directs the accounting and financial functions of the University including general accounting, cash management, debt compliance, endowments, accounts payable, procurement, fixed assets, investments, grants, and finance systems management.

Oversee payroll processing for employees and students, including payroll tax filings, and maintenance of the payroll system working closely with Human Resources.

Establish, maintain, and enhance changes to the University’s Accounting and Financial reporting systems, including the University Chart of Accounts.

Serve as co-administrator to the budget and financial reporting software system.

Evaluates the impact of proposed regulatory action or changes to accounting standards.

Primary responsibility for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate accounting systems, policies, and procedures, including the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual.

Monitor and update the University’s Accounting Portal and its contents.

Designs and develops appropriate forms and procedures to enhance fiscal controls.

Participates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of University accounting and finance software.

Participates in professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills in all areas of responsibility.

Completes other related responsibilities as may be assigned by the VP for Administration and Finance & CFO, or President.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

The r equirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower and coach employees to work effectively and efficiently resulting in high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.

Knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of the University.

Expertise in GAAP and technical accounting.

Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and business skills.

Technical fluency and adaptability with accounting systems and possess a strong understanding of the use of potential of technology in the area of financial management.

Ability to convey complex accounting information in a concise and easily understood manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field from an accredited College or University; master’s degree in accounting, MBA, or CPA preferred.
• A minimum of eight years related accounting experience, including three years in a supervisory role.
• Experience working in higher education and nonprofits preferred.

About the University SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution.

MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession.

He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.

In the early 70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry.

But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.

Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment.

By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan.

See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.'

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).