Controller
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 12, 2022
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title | Controller |
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Department | FINANCE |
Position Category | Staff Full Time |
Job Description | The Controller is responsible for leadership and coordination of the financial management functions of the University. This position provides recommendations for improving university-wide financial management practices; ensures business procedures conform to applicable best practices and guidelines; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; implements procedural improvements; supervision of the Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and Accounting/Finance departments; and has overall responsibility for the treasury management operations. |
Required Qualifications | *Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; *minimum of ten years professional experience in accounting or finance; minimum of ten years professional experience working with audits and analyzing financial performance. |
Preferred Qualifications | *Master’s Degree in Accounting; *Certified Public Accountant; *experience in educational or similarly complex organization; and *experience with Ellucian Colleague. |
Physical Demands | |
Campus | Harrogate |
Job Duty
Job Duty | promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community at large; |
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Job Duty | promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; |
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Job Duty | participate on university committees; |
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Job Duty | responsible for financial operations of the University with primary focus on audit and financial analysis; |
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Job Duty | routinely interprets and applies sound professional judgment to assure that the university’s financial management processes adhere to generally accepted practices and guidelines; |
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Job Duty | interprets state and federal regulations and department of education policies and procedures; |
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Job Duty | monitors and forecasts the cash flow for the university; |
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Job Duty | directs the preparation of all audits; and |
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Job Duty | prepares other reports for the Vice President, President and Board of Trustees; |
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Job Duty | establish protocols and sequences for a rational internal audit function; |
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Job Duty | complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; |
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Job Duty | responsible for review of bank reconciliations; and |
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Job Duty | perform other duties as assigned. |
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | S01833P |
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Job Open Date | 04/12/2022 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions Summary | #RPM Harrogate, Tennessee #MON Harrogate, Tennessee |
About the Institution | Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. |
AA/EEO Statement | Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. |
Background Check Statement | The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. |