Miller Cooper is Hiring a Controller Near Chicago, IL
Job Description CONTROLLER Would you like your work to contribute to something meaningful? It's possible! Imagine having your work shape the educators of tomorrow while being surrounded by extremely talented individuals who take creativity to beautiful heights. VanderCook College of Music , known worldwide as a premier music education college, is looking for a Controller! Highlights
Be seen and heard - this position reports directly to the President.
Position offers professional flexibility - work onsite in the school business office, located minutes south of downtown Chicago and also remotely intermittently.
Directly supervise a team of two: an office manager and an accountant.
Learn more about us at https://www.vandercook.edu/
How You'll Contribute
Perform daily cash flow/forecasting, review/approve transactions, balance scholarship accounts, prepare budgets, maintain fixed assets, manage credit line and construction loans, perform month-end/fiscal-end close, prepare financial statements and Board packets, etc.
Oversee annual audit and tax preparation; timely auditor and tax documents, Form 990.
Maintain and review annual insurance policies (corporate and employee benefits).
Review and approve payroll.
Ensure compliance with various governmental and insurance regulations.
Oversee other nonfinancial areas, such as HR systems and internal controls effectiveness and efficiency, etc.
Experience and Skills About You
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
Accounting information systems experience (Great Plains and ERP-CAMs)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; Paylocity experience a plus.
Working knowledge of GAAP, FASB Pronouncements, and IRS regulations.
Analytical and detail-oriented, effective communication skills, excellent judgement and discretion.