Controller

McPherson College seeks a strategic, detail-oriented Controller to provide leadership and oversight of the College’s financial operations. This role serves as a key partner to the Vice President of Finance, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls while supporting the College’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The Controller oversees the general ledger and daily operations of the Business Office, directs and develops the financial services team, and leads institutional accounting, reporting, audit, and compliance functions. Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial and budget reports, monitoring cash flow, overseeing purchasing, payables, receivables, payroll, and fixed assets, and ensuring accurate and timely financial close processes. The Controller plays a central role in the annual budget process, external audits, Form 990 and 5500 preparation, Uniform Guidance compliance, and the maintenance of sound financial policies and procedures.

This position combines technical accounting expertise with strong leadership, cross-campus collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in financial systems and practices. The Controller will regularly interact with faculty, staff, students, vendors, auditors, and external partners, and is expected to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

 

Requirements

Our ideal candidate is a collaborative and trusted financial leader who brings both precision and perspective to the role. They thrive in a mission-driven environment, value transparency and accuracy, and build strong working relationships across the institution. They are comfortable balancing day-to-day operational oversight with long-term strategic financial planning.

 

Employee Benefits

McPherson College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include:

 

Equal Opportunity

McPherson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, GINA (the Genetic Nondiscrimination Identification Act), sexual orientation, pregnancy and other related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This policy also includes applicants.

Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy is also prohibited.