Controller

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in accounting and financial management, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, auditing, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and financial management functions.
• Proficiency with financial management systems, accounting software, and related technologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to supervise personnel and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to responsible financial stewardship and institutional accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or similarly complex institutions.
• Experience with fund accounting, restricted and unrestricted funds, endowments, charitable contributions, and grants.
• Experience coordinating external financial audits and preparing financial reports for executive leadership or governing boards.
• Experience evaluating and improving financial management systems, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Position Details
• Appointment: Full-time, 12 months
• Department: Office of Finance, Division of Enterprise Strategy
• Reports To: Chief Operations Officer/Vice President for Enterprise Strategy
• FLSA Classification: Exempt – Administrative
• Annual Salary: $130,000
• Work Location: Batten University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Instructions to Apply
• Applicants should upload a cover letter, résumé, and a list of at least three professional references, including each references’ title and contact information, as PDF attachments. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of a non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.

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