International Controller jobs in Connecticut

Job Description:

Role: Accounting Manager/Controller

Location: New London, CT/Onsite

Job type: Fulltime/Permanent

Industry Type: Non-Profit Organization

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide oversight of the daily operations related to cash management and general accounting areas within the finance office.
• Efficiently and effectively manage the accounting function and produce the required financial reports within institutional deadlines and in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with various compliance efforts (tax, regulatory, institutional, etc.).
• Answer questions and provide support to Business Office personnel and all other constituencies within the wider College community.
• Prepare and perform analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts as part of the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Aid in restricted and unrestricted cash management.
• Prepare analyses of individual departments or program spending as requested by the CFO or Director of Finance.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements (internal and external).
• Provide information to Auditors, as needed.
• Additional job related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Astute attention to detail to assure the general ledger and financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
• Technical and financial skills that include financial reconciliation, modeling, statistics and analytics.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and complete priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, students, faculty, staff and all internal and external constituents.
• A strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Not-for-profit accounting, preferably higher education
• A strong background in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Blackbaud software a plus.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or audit in not-for-profit organization, preferably higher education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial accounting software and technology.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general financial information, publications, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?
• Are you a Green Card Holder?
• What is your email address/email ID?
• What is your Current Location? Mention the location with zip code
• What would be your notice period if offered?
• What is your salary expectation for fulltime per annum?
• What is the reason for a job change from your current employment?

Experience:

• Accounting/Audit: 5 years (Preferred)
• Non Profit Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New London, CT 06320 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New London, CT 06320: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person