Controller

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Master’s degree and CPA preferred. Must be able to perform a wide range of professional accounting duties requiring knowledge of GAAP and have 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting with supervisory duties. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word needed. Experience in a higher education setting or NC Community College System and working knowledge of Ellucian’s Colleague preferred. 

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Responsible for all of NCC’s accounting and finance activities. 

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

 

• Directly supervise the Director of Budgeting and Disbursements whose responsibilities include the functions of Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Grants Accounting, Budgeting, and Auxiliary Units Administration. 
• Directly supervise the Director of Payroll and Receivables whose responsibilities include the functions of Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Payroll, and Auxiliary Units Administration. 
• Directly supervise the Director of the Campus Store and Related Enterprises whose responsibilities include managing NCC’s auxiliary services including bookstore, vending, institutional receiving/shipping, and mail services; as well as providing services to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, managing customer relations (customer service, satisfaction, feedback) for all of these areas. 
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and terminology of accounting (GAAP, GASB, & FASB), budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Maintenance of the General Ledger system; Must understand how data flows to financial statements in order to accurately set-up and categorize fund, purpose, voe, object, and unit codes. Monitor reports to ensure information flows correctly.
• Responsible for Eagle Program of Internal Controls.
• Collaborate with the Director of Budgeting and Disbursements and the Director of Payroll and Receivables to ensure the timely preparation and submission of NCC’s financial statements. 
• Analyze revenues and expenditures; recommend amendments to the budget as appropriate; prepare final cost estimates for the annual budget; ensure that fixed asset inventory is maintained through record keeping and physical inspections. 
• Participate in the annual Institutional Effectiveness planning cycle by organizing processes to plan and prepare NCC’s annual budget; prepare cash flow and expenditure projections; input data and produce various budget related forecasts and reports; provide personnel costs from salary projections. 
• Serve as a financial resource to various campus departments; provide information and assistance regarding a variety of accounts, revenues, and expenditures. 
• Provide technical assistance and training to college staff in matters related to financial accounting and budget administration. 
• Work with external auditors, provide necessary fiscal reports and answer questions as needed. 
• Completes a variety of reports required by the North Carolina Community College System, the NC State Auditor, the NC State Controller, and other government agencies.
• Serve as liaison with various insurance companies to update and secure appropriate insurance coverage for the College as needed.

• Serve as a fiscal resource on grant awards; responsible for the preparation of budgets that meet the requirements of the grant; compile financial reporting required for various grant awards; and oversight/compliance of grant spending. Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC.
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Maintain regular on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations consistent with expectations and College policies and procedures.
• Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC.
• Serve on various committees as assigned.
• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds. 
• The ability to communicate information so that others understand. 
• The ability to observe details. 

Apply using our online application at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nashcc/jobs/4861085/controller?sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

nccjobs@nashcc.edu

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