Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA)

Warwick, RI

Controller

RISLA is regularly recognized as providing the best higher education loans and refinancing loans in the country. Opportunity to be a respected member of a professional team that uses its expertise to help students and families achieve their higher education goals.

Key financial and advisory role to senior management

Preparation of financial statements

Cash flow projections

Assist in the issuance of bonds in the public markets

Year end audit schedules and interface with auditors

Work with CFO/Compliance Director to monitor effectiveness of internal controls and revise when necessary

Quality review of loan originations and underwriting standards

Developing and automating the generation of loan portfolio statistics

Participate in portfolio, investment and risk management

Excellent benefits include a retirement plan match, healthcare, dental care, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, flexible spending accounts and a generous vacation policy.

This not a state position. RISLA is a not profit entity created in 1981.

RISLA is an EEO/AA employer and provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Please forward resumes in confidence to:  applications@risla.com

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year accredited college

Minimum of two years of audit or financial reporting experience

Expertise in Excel required

Database / data analytics skills a plus

CPA and top academic standing preferred