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Assistant Controller for Billing, Revenue, and Accounts Receivable

Finance Office

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller will report directly to the AVP of Finance and Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for billing, revenue reporting, as well as cash management and will serve as the key liaison to the One Stop Shop with the student accounts and Bursar functions.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President of Finance and Controller

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Assist with preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
2. Manage the billing, cash receipts, student account services, and bursar functions.
3. Establish and maintain internal controls related to billing, revenue, and collections.
4. Manage daily operating cash and approving wire transfers and ACH payments.
5. Prepare Cash Flow Analysis and Projections.
6. Work with members of Enrollment, Registrar, Student Account Services, and Student Financial Services to implement the One Stop Shop where all student-facing functions within these areas will be centralized.
7. Coordinate the collection of student accounts receivable for current and past-due accounts with the One Stop Shop.
8. Review and approve all student refund requests as necessary in conjunction with the One Stop Shop.
9. Approve all requests for write offs of student accounts and assignment to outside collection agencies.
10. Approve exceptions to the University's policies for Tuition and Fee, refunds, billing and payment policies and procedures, expense reimbursements.
11. Oversee the billing and financial reports requirements for all grants and sponsored projects.
12. Assist monthly variance analysis.
13. Assist with the budget process.
14. Lead the implementation of new accounting standards for financial statements particularly as it relates to revenue recognition.
15. Assist the controller in leading the all financial audits including the annual audit with the external auditors.
16. Collaborate with other members of the University on matters relating to finance.
17. Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses, as requested by the President, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations, and Chief Financial Officer.
18. Prepare quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for Board of Trustees to assess the financial health of the University and support decision-making.
19. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

1. Significant experience in how state and federal laws and regulations impact private universities, including policies and procedures in the areas of business, financial administration, and risk management.
2. Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards pertaining to higher education institutions.
3. A work history that demonstrates progressively higher levels of managerial and administrative responsibility in comparable public or private institutions of higher education.
4. Excellent communication, managerial and human relations skills.
5. Knowledge of implementation of automated solutions in finance and administration, i.e., e-Procurement, financial reporting, etc. ERP implementation experience a plus.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
2. Master's degree or Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred.
3. Minimum of seven years of experience in finance required, in the higher education area is highly preferred.
4. Strong supervisory skills and experience required.

POSITION(S) SUPERVISED:

1. Director of Revenue and Billing.
2. Director of Cashiers.
3. Director of Student Account Services.

ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving almost 8,000 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, more than 65 master's degree and doctoral programs, and more than 35 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 116,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 64 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.


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