Controller POST NUMBER: 158665

We're partnering with a higher education institution seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and business office functions during a critical rebuilding period. The organization needs a hands-on accounting leader who can stabilize operations, clean up several months of backlog, and establish strong processes moving forward. The ideal candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also leading a team and owning the accounting function with minimal oversight. What they're looking for: Higher education accounting experience strongly preferred Experience with Ellucian Colleague highly desired Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, AP, AR, and federal funding/reporting Ability to lead a team while digging into details and resolving accounting cleanup issues Open to an experienced Controller or an up-and-coming Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager ready for the next step The Controller will oversee a team supporting accounting, student accounts, financial aid, and AP functions while helping bring organization and structure back to the department. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.