Kentucky College of Art Design - Job Description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Job Location: 505 W Ormsby Ave, Mansion Headquarters

Reports to: CFO (Reports to President in interim)

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Part I - Position Description

The Financial Controller provides leadership and oversight of all financial aspects of the College. The Controller is responsible for supervision of the day-to-day financial operations of the College including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, fixed asset management, cash management and payroll.

The position works closely with the CFO for presentation of financial statements, financial analysis, and other key reports to senior management and the Finance Committee of the College's Board of Trustees. The individual in this role assists with the College's financial and accounting affairs and ensures that the College's fiscal practices comply with federal, state, and local rules and regulations, as well as with the College's policies and procedures. This position also assists with the development and implementation of the College's annual budget planning.

Part II - Responsibilities

• Oversee the institution's fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, internal audit, external audit, and Form 990
• Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the College
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for internal and external uses, within required deadlines
• Apply proper GAAP standards to ensure the accuracy of financial data
• Establish and maintain a documented system of accounting procedures that best accomplish and are aligned with the institution's mission, goals, and objectives
• Develop and enforce internal controls and corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure legal, contractual, and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations
• Act as supervisor to Accounting Assistant
• Manage the general ledger, close, and reporting, including monthly reconciliation of all finances
• Manage payroll processing and compliance in coordination with Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Complete bank deposits and withdrawals
• Manage accounts payable function, including procurement requests and reimbursements
• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees upon request
• Reliable and timely attendance at the job location
• Embrace and enhance the company's culture ensuring that employees continue to be engaged, motivated and driven
• Other duties as assigned

Part III - Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (preferably in accounting, finance, or information systems).
• Combined experience/education may serve as substitute for minimum education requirement.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role and similar environment (preferred). 
• Experience as Financial Controller in the nonprofit and/or higher education sector(s) (highly preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform the work as outlined in the position description and responsibilities sections above.
• This position requires the ability to lift 30lbs (approx.) and must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Part IV - Working Conditions

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing and moving institutional goals, priorities, and needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the Kentucky College of Art Design or you have additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Capital. These screenings may include a national background check. If applicable, the candidate may also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

NOTE: All faculty, staff and students are required to provide vaccination status or complete bi-weekly COVID-19 testing (this requirement is subject to change).

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As a new independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

The Kentucky College of Art Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve. We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.