Assistant Controller job in Colchester

Assistant Controller
Saint Michael's College - Colchester, VT

About Saint Michael's College:
Saint Michael's College delivers a compelling, world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our connected community allows students to form close relationships with each other and accomplished faculty and staff members, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. As a fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, one of the country's top-rated college towns, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service and wilderness experiences. Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus, while the U.S. News and World Report mentioned that "St. Michael's infuses its campus culture with a spirit of serving others," and "creates a feeling of camaraderie." The College is included in the Princeton Review's Best 384 Colleges, earning a spot on the Green College Honor Roll for demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability. Surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, and only 3.5 hours from Boston and 1.5 hours from Montreal, the area offers abundant recreational and cultural opportunities. 

Job Description:
St Michael's College Finance Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Controller. Primary responsibilities include providing day to day guidance and operational supervision to the financial accounting function. Prepares draft financial statements required schedules, and related disclosures for year-end financial statements, and related audits. Leads the preparation of the annual tax return and other regulatory filings. Maintains strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; applicable laws and regulations; policies, and procedures to ensure an appropriate level of compliance.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), generous paid time off, employee and dependent tuition benefits, and discounted gym membership.

Requirements:
Applicants should have:

An advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in the area of business and/or accounting or related field;
A minimum of 7-10 years of work experience preferably in Higher Education and a strong background in accounting/auditing.
Ability to work with competing deadlines and have strong time management skills.
Experience in process improvement and change management is a plus.
An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Additional Information:
Saint Michael's College, inspired by our Edmundite Catholic mission, is committed to diversity and inclusion across our campus community. We are committed to attracting and supporting faculty and staff that fully represent the racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of the nation, and we actively seek applications from underrepresented groups. Applicants are invited to include in their cover letter and other documents information about how they may contribute to our goal through their research, teaching and/or service.

The mission of the Education Programs at Saint Michael's College is to contribute to the intellectual, ethical, social, and spiritual development of individuals and culture, with an emphasis on creativity, curiosity, contemplation, collaboration, social justice, and sustainability.

Saint Michael's College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, in compliance with applicable provisions of state and federal law that prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military service status, HIV-positive test result status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, as such characteristics and prohibitions are defined by applicable law. The College will not rely inappropriately on such characteristics, or upon related stereotypes or biases, in making employment-related decisions. Also, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or otherwise would not be required by applicable law, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, as well as any employee who is limited in her ability to perform the functions of her job because of pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.