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Controller

CONTROLLER’S OFFICE

The Controller’s Office manages Morehouse’s accounting, payroll and treasury services. We manage internal controls and ensure conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and regulations. Our services offerings also include general accounting, grants, accounts payable, risk management, travel, and financial reporting.

Our primary mission is to provide financial information and establish and communicate policies and procedures necessary to ensure the proper and efficient use of the College’s resources. Our goal is to provide clear, concise, and timely dissemination of policies and procedures and prompt and accurate processing of all financial transactions. We partner with the Morehouse community to create seamless and efficient financial infrastructure and processes. For forms, or more information, email associate controller James Campbell.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL

Accounting is responsible for generating monthly reports, reconciliations, and profit and loss analysis. Overall, the General Accounting Department reports the financial position of Morehouse to all stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, government agencies, rating agencies, auditors, creditors, grantors, donors, and others who have a vested interest in the financial activity and health of Morehouse. Specific functions include:

  • Ensuring accounting records are accurate and up-to-date
  • Coordinating development of financial policies and procedures
  • Providing guidance to departments on financial policy issues
  • Safeguarding assets
  • Developing and maintaining robust costing systems and reporting tools
  • Administering banner, general ledger, grants management, and other accounting modules.
  • Administering payroll contractor.
  • Overseeing payroll, withholding, and benefits.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Accounts payable performs primary non-payroll disbursement functions. Accounts payable plays a critical role in the financial cycle of Morehouse College by establishing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the payables process. The areas of responsibility within accounts payable include processing reimbursements, vendor and independent contractor payments, and 1099-Misc reporting.

Travel

The travel office provides forms, facts, and tips for efficient and compliant travel on behalf of Morehouse.

Please note, when submitting a Travel Authorization Form for a car rental, include a copy of your driver’s license.

Risk Management

Risk Management preserves property and human assets. Morehouse identifies, assesses, and prioritizes risk through the coordination of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability of unfortunate and unpredictable events.