Grinnell College is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our team as Assistant Controller. This key role contributes to the College’s financial integrity by supporting and overseeing a range of accounting functions, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, tax compliance, and other regulatory obligations specific to higher education. The Assistant Controller collaborates closely with the Controller, assists in directing the institution’s accounting operations, supports strategic initiatives, and provides leadership to the Accounting Team.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and assist with various complex accounting duties including payroll, fringe benefits, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, international tax, and sales tax.
Prepare and review various month-end and annual reconciliations.
Assist with the financial statement audit.
Act as the lead on the retirement and wrap plan audits.
Monitoring bank activity and preparing the needed journal entries.
Assist the Controller with a variety of financial reporting projects (ex: Form 990, annual surveys).
Collaborate with other accounting team members and the campus community on various processes and projects.
Serve as backup to the Controller, including approval authority for wires, checks, and ACH transactions, as well as providing guidance to the Accounting Team.
Support the Controller on special projects.
ABOUTGRINNELLCOLLEGE
Grinnell College is a top-ranked private liberal arts institution located in Grinnell, Iowa that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the College across all constituencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or another business degree;
Five years or more of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
Excellent math, verbal, and time-management skills
Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and work confidentially in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft products (especially Microsoft Excel), accounting software and database activity
Proven ability to work independently, practice good judgment, being accountable, and independently owning recurring accounting processes is required (such as monthly reconciliations, recurring journal entries, monthly reporting packages, etc.)
Interpersonal communication skills, work collaboratively with others, deal with conflicting points of view, and the ability to build rapport with internal and external contacts
Organizational, planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and being an active and visible member of the campus community
Since its founding in 1846, Grinnell has become one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, enrolling 1,700 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries. Grinnell's rigorous academic program emphasizes excellence in education for students in the liberal arts; the college offers the B.A. degree in a range of departments across the humanities, arts, sciences, and social studies. Grinnell has a strong tradition of social responsibility and action, and self-governance and personal responsibility are key components of campus life. More information about Grinnell College is available at www.grinnell.edu.