Assistant Controller
Grinnell College
Accounting, Finance, Education-Teaching/Admin, Not for Profit-Charity | Full Time | Hybrid | Grinnell
Posted: 4/22/25
Job Description
Grinnell College is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our team as Assistant Controller. This key role contributes to the College’s financial integrity by supporting and overseeing a range of accounting functions, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, tax compliance, and other regulatory obligations specific to higher education. The Assistant Controller collaborates closely with the Controller, assists in directing the institution’s accounting operations, supports strategic initiatives, and provides leadership to the Accounting Team.
Deadline to Apply 5/30/25
Address
1115 8th Avenue
Essential Job Functions
- Perform and assist with various complex accounting duties including payroll, fringe benefits, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, international tax, and sales tax.
- Prepare and review various month-end and annual reconciliations.
- Assist with the financial statement audit.
- Act as the lead on the retirement and wrap plan audits.
- Monitoring bank activity and preparing the needed journal entries.
- Assist the Controller with a variety of financial reporting projects (ex: Form 990, annual surveys).
- Collaborate with other accounting team members and the campus community on various processes and projects.
- Serve as backup to the Controller, including approval authority for wires, checks, and ACH transactions, as well as providing guidance to the Accounting Team.
- Support the Controller on special projects.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, or another business degree
Experience
Five years or more of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
Benefits
Grinnell College offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan:
Health and Wellness
Access to the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center (employee and dependents)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Free Wellness Programs
Insurance Benefits
Dental Insurance
Comprehensive Medical Plans
Life and Accident Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Travel Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life and Dependent Life
Retirement
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Retiree Medicare Supplement Plan
Time Off Programs
FMLA Leave
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Medical Leave
Sick Time
Worker's Compensation
Other Benefits
Access to College Libraries
Bookstore Discounts
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Free Athletic Events
Educational Assistance
https://www.grinnell.edu/about/leadership/offices-services/hr/benefits
About the Company
Grinnell College is a top-ranked private liberal arts institution located in Grinnell, Iowa that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the College across all constituencies.
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Heather Jones-Brown