Vice President, Division Controller
The Vice President, Division Controller plays a critical leadership role in the financial management of the division, working in close partnership with the Division President and the Senior Vice President of Finance. This position is responsible for overseeing the division's accounting operations, including General Accounting, Campus Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, and Accounts Payable. Additionally, the role includes oversight of student collections and the accounting processes related to Financial Aid.
Pay Range : $158,000.00 - $180,000.00
What We Offer :
- Tuition Waiver : Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
- Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
- Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
- Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
- Competitive Insurance : Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
- Pet Insurance : Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
- Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities :
Lead the Division accounting team which is comprised of division specific general accounting, campus accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounts payable processingOversee and conduct the month-end close process for the division, ensuring that all transactions, assets and liabilities are properly recorded for the division each monthDesign and implement accounting systems and processes to effectively and efficiently process financial transactionsFoster an environment of continuous improvement by championing new technologies to facilitate a more streamlined month-end close processInterface with IT on all systems and software feeding the general ledger, accounts payable and payrollDevelop, analyze, and interpret accounting information in order to measure the division's operating results in terms of profitability, capital spend, performance against budget, along with other matters affecting the fiscal soundness and operating effectivenessOversee the accounting for Financial Aid and student collection effortsCollaborate with the division President and SVP of Finance in establishing major economic objectives and policies and prepares reports that outline the division's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operationsMonitor and advise on major contracts, campus and new initiative performance, new investments, and other strategic activities to ensure accounting policies are properly accounted for and contemplated as appropriateSupport financial audits by independent accounting firmsProvide the division management team with the appropriate financial and operating informationEstablish / maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metricsRecognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievementsOther duties as assignedQualifications
Education / Experience :
Bachelor's degree in accounting / finance, or related field (required)CPA License (required)Minimum of 12 years of experience in senior level accounting positions (required); Increasing levels of responsibility (preferred)Four (4) years recent Vice President of Accounting or Controller experience (preferred)Knowledge of SEC rules and / or Acquisition Accounting (preferred)Experience leading and managing a large team (required)Specific experience in companies dealing with annual revenues exceeding $500 million (preferred)Skills :
Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for financial modeling, reporting, and presentationsExperience with enterprise financial systems and tools, including PeopleSoft, FloQast, OneStream, and UKG, with the ability to optimize processes and drive efficienciesSet department-level strategic direction and influences organizational prioritiesAnticipate complex problems and proactively addresses themBuild strong relationships through insight, empathy, and presenceCommunicate vision and priorities with clarity and inspirationDemonstrate exceptional listening, influencing, and negotiation skillsLead enterprise-wide initiatives and large-scale presentationsCreate accountability frameworks to ensure sustained performanceChampion the use of technology, data, and systems for innovationMake impactful decisions with minimal oversightAnticipate future trends and translate insights into strategic breakthroughsDevelop people to achieve both personal and organizational goalsFoster a motivating environment that drives high performanceAdapt style and approach to meet evolving demands in real timeWhat You'll Need to Succeed :
Able and willing to :Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and / or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersAbility to lead financial transformation initiatives, streamline processes, and implement technology solutions for greater efficiency and accuracyAbility to make sound financial and operational decisions in high-stakes or rapidly changing environment.