Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

The University of Mary located at 7500 University Drive, Bismarck ND is seeking an experienced professional to serve in Financial Affairs.  The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the university’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role ensures the integrity of financial systems and supports strategic decision-making through accurate and timely financial data. The Controller plays a critical role in maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency across the institution.

Benefits Include :

• Retirement benefits with an 8% match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance
• Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents
• Discounted meal plan
• Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center

Essential Roles / Responsibilities :

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Accounting Operations

Policy & Procedure Development

Technology & Systems

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education Requirements

Qualifications

knowledge and skills

UNIVERSITY PROFILE

Student Population : Fall 2024 enrollment of 3,801, including 2,288 traditional undergraduate students and 1,513 graduate and nontraditional students. The student / faculty ratio is 10 : 1, with a 17% minority population representing all 50 states and 19 countries.

Academics : The University of Mary boasts 294 faculty members, offering 60+ bachelor's degree programs, 21 master’s degree programs, 5 doctoral degree programs, and 16 pre-professional programs.

Campus Facilities & Surrounding Community : a main campus with 866,000 square feet of facilities, 13 residence halls & apartment buildings, a research library with 50,000+ volumes, a 24 / 7 campus restaurant, coffee shops, and a pub, along with 9 satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck / Mandan is an intimate metropolitan area with a population of approximately 120,000, exemplary family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools, and enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities : 75+ miles of hiking trails, 62 parks, 7 golf courses, and four seasons of recreational opportunities on the Missouri River. For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link : https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=Go37Hy6QrVs. A campus tour is available at https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=XY66HYhVQSE.

OUR MISSION AND IDENTITY

Mission : The University of Mary serves the religious, academic, and cultural needs of the people in this region and beyond, rooted in the commitment of the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. We are Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine.

Christian Identity : We strive to accomplish our mission in faithfulness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, valuing each human person as created in the image and likeness of God. We aim to be agents of cultural renewal, advocating for justice and peace.

Catholic Identity : Drawing life from the heart of the Church, we integrate spiritual and philosophical approaches to enduring questions of human life, fostering dialogue between Faith and Reason; we are joyfully and faithfully Catholic.

Benedictine Identity : Inspired by the Benedictine Sisters who founded the university, we cherish a heritage of prayer, community, and service, modeling virtues of warm hospitality, balance, and generosity.

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