Controller

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

The Controller serves as the chief accounting and financial reporting officer of the University, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial operations. Reporting to the VP for Finance & Administration and CFO, the Controller provides strategic leadership and oversight of accounting, budgeting, treasury, financial systems, compliance, and internal controls. This role ensures the University's financial health and supports its mission through effective stewardship of resources and informed decision-making.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Preferred:

Must possess strong written and oral communication; a strong customer service orientation; consensus building skills; as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Must work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment in carrying out all assigned responsibilities.

Supervises and coordinates all Controller's Office functions including Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Treasury Management, Grants Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Events and Reservations. Direct supervision of seven employees and department headcount of thirteen.

Pleasant, well-lit office environment. Significant computer time required.

Computer, phone, copier/fax

12 months, 35 hours/week

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu<> titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here