Cleary University is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting operations and provide day-to-day financial leadership for the Finance Department and Business Office. Reporting to the CFO, you'll own the integrity of our accounting records, financial reporting, budget maintenance, internal controls, reconciliations, audit preparation, and cash management, while directly supervising the Business Office.
This role combines strong technical accounting skills with people management: you'll improve processes, build accountability, and personally engage in critical accounting work when needed.
What you'll do:
Direct the accounting function and lead monthly/annual close in accordance with GAAP
Lead and supervise the Business Office (AP, AR, student accounts, collections, cash receipts)
Maintain a rolling cash-flow forecast and oversee bank reconciliations
Serve as primary coordinator for the annual financial statement audit and Single Audit
Oversee federal Title IV financial-aid accounting and reconciliation
Manage the operational side of the annual budgeting process
Lead Finance's use of Jenzabar One and drive process improvement
Partner across CFO, President, Financial Aid, HR, Enrollment, and Advancement
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressively responsible accounting/financial-management experience
Strong GAAP knowledge and experience supervising accounting staff
Advanced Excel and financial-systems proficiency
Preferred qualifications:
CPA strongly preferred
Higher education or nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with federal grants, Title IV aid, or Single Audit
Experience with Jenzabar or another higher-ed ERP
Working conditions:
On-site at Cleary's Howell campus, with some hybrid flexibility possible after onboarding. Periodic evening/weekend work during audit, close, and budget cycles.
About Cleary University: A private, nonprofit university founded in 1883, focused on practical, career-focused education and entrepreneurship, serving students from its Howell campus and Detroit presence.
Cleary University is an equal opportunity employer.
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