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Assistant ControllerCovenant College • Lookout Mountain, GA, US
Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Covenant College • Lookout Mountain, GA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Title

Assistant Controller

FLSA Classification

Full-time, Exempt

Reports to

Controller

SUMMARY

Covenant College, a Christ-centered institution of higher education, is seeking a diligent and experienced professional to join our Finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the college's financial operations, supporting the overall mission of the institution. As an Assistant Controller, you'll play a vital role in our finance department, providing leadership and contributing to a culture of financial stewardship and accountability.

DUTIES

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Evaluate existing process and develop strategies for continuous improvement
  • Assist with development of annual budget
  • Support staff accountant with daily bank account activity and necessary journal entries
  • Perform daily and weekly general ledger reviews within the accounting software
  • Assist with accounts payable as necessary
  • Backup the Senior Accounting Clerk in receiving student payments and answering student billing and payment questions
  • Administer the College's credit card and employee reimbursement programs
  • Assist the Controller with the month-end close process
  • Assist the Controller in guiding work study students and delegating appropriate work
  • Fulfill such other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Sitting : Sitting for the majority of the day, but free to stand and walk at will.
  • Lifting : Lifting or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) less than 5 lbs.

    • POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

    This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

    Travel

    Travel generally limited to travel for professional conferences / seminars a couple times a year or less, taking cash deposits to the bank, and other limited travel in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.

    REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred
  • A minimum of two years' previous work experience in a business office or financial management operation
  • The ability to work independently with general direction and supervision
  • Strong communication and analytical skills, personal initiative, discernment, mature judgment, and the ability to deal with confidential matters with appropriate discretion;
  • Working knowledge of email, calendars, spreadsheets, and word processing applications (e.g. Google Apps, Microsoft Office)
  • Not-for-profit and / or higher education accounting experience, and experience working with an integrated software platform such as Ellucian will be useful, but not required

    • ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • An acceptance of and commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
  • An understanding of the mission and purpose of Covenant College.
  • Must be able to assent to Covenant College's Staff Commitments.

    • APPLICATION PROCESS

    Interested applicants should apply at https : / / www.covenant.edu / about / employment and provide a resume and a statement of faith or Christian experience. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

    Updated

    09 / 17 / 2025

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