Controller
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Position Overview Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller provides oversight and direction for all business processes associated with the College's fund accounting, accounts payable, treasury, grant and gift accounting, endowment and investment accounting, and payroll functions. The Controller is responsible for maintaining accounting ledgers of the College, proper documentation, control and disbursement of funds, preparing routine and special reports, and managing a team of accounting, procurement, and administrative staff. This position also serves as the College's primary hands-on accountant, performing technical and advanced accounting duties including gift and grant accounting, bank and investment reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing processes, credit card data reconciliation, and general ledger entries. The Controller works closely with Advancement, grant managers, external auditors, and campus colleagues to maintain compliance with donor restrictions, grant requirements, and institutional accounting standards.