Simpson College invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Vice President/Controller.

The Assistant Vice President/Controller reports to the Vice President for Business and Finance and is responsible for the following:

• Financial statement preparation and financial reporting including general ledger maintenance, monthly reconciliations and preparation and review of journal entries
• All aspects of the annual financial and compliance audit including preparation of GAAP financial statements and serving as liaison to the firm performing the audit
• Preparation and filing of information returns (IRS 990 and 5500) and other external reporting and filing
• Maintenance of investment accounts and documentation
• Assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting policies, procedures, and internal control mechanisms
• Assisting with preparation and monitoring of the College operating budget
• Working with grant funded areas of the College to ensure grant compliance
• Supervise accounting staff members and provide oversight of all accounting functions.

Simpson College is a four-year private college based in the liberal arts and sciences; and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The main campus is twelve miles from Iowa’s capital city of Des Moines. For more information please consult our website at: www.simpson.edu