Controller

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• Strong proficiency in financial management systems, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High ethical standards and integrity in financial management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups across the institution.

• Master’s degree and CPA. 
• Experience in higher education, government, or nonprofit accounting or knowledge of NC Community College System funding models, state reporting, and grant compliance. 
• A working knowledge of Ellucian’s Colleague. 

*** Position will be advertised until filled

The Controller is a senior-level financial leader responsible for the management, oversight, and integrity of the College’s accounting and financial operations. This position ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable federal and state regulations, and internal policies. The Controller provides leadership in budgeting, financial reporting, audits, cash management, and fiscal planning to support the mission and strategic goals of the College.

 

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/5100161/controller?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs