NM - Controller

Location: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (Las Cruces, New Mexico)
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Join a Mission-Driven Institution with Strategic Impact

At Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, we are building something meaningful—educating future physicians, supporting our faculty and students, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a growing, multi-campus institution with more than 1,000 future physicians enrolled in New Mexico and Florida, our continued expansion brings both opportunity and complexity.

The Controller plays a critical leadership role in this environment, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while overseeing the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of the College’s financial operations. This is an opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who thrives in dynamic environments, values both technical excellence and team leadership, and is motivated by meaningful work with direct visibility to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

As Controller, you will lead the Finance Office’s accounting function and provide strategic and operational oversight across a multi-campus organization. You will directly supervise an accounting team of nine and play a key role in financial stewardship and institutional decision-making.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and best practices
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable financial records across all campuses
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Own and manage the general ledger and chart of accounts, including review and approval of journal entries
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accuracy across all funds and entities

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Serve as primary liaison for the annual external audit
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and financial procedures
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant-related requirements
• Stay current on accounting standards and regulatory changes impacting higher education

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead development of annual operating and capital budgets across campuses
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and support fiscal discipline
• Provide forecasting, modeling, and financial insights to support executive decision-making

Treasury, Risk & Financial Oversight

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships
• Oversee institutional insurance programs and risk management activities
• Review and manage financial components of contracts and agreements

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of nine accounting professionals
• Establish performance expectations, workflows, and professional development plans
• Collaborate with departments across campuses to support financial operations
• Partner closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives and institutional priorities

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit environments
• Experience with ERP systems such as CAMS, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or similar platforms

What You Bring

• Executive presence and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Ability to lead through growth, change, and organizational complexity
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Commitment to team development, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• A mission-driven, collaborative, and professional work environment
• Direct access to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions
• Opportunities to lead within a growing, multi-campus institution
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader looking for an opportunity to contribute at a high level within a growing institution educating more than 1,000 future physicians, we invite you to apply and join the Burrell College team.

The selected candidate will support Burrell College’s organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration. Burrell College Org Health

For more information, please visit: www.burrell.edu

Our Work Opportunities Page: https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College’s Mission.

Burrell College campuses and facilities are drug and tobacco free and comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). Employees and students shall not be involved with the unlawful use of controlled substances and/or illicit drugs.