Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller assists with ensuring effective accountability and custody of financial assets; is responsible for accuracy, integrity, monitoring financial accountability and compliance with internal controls, and applicable regulatory mandates including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, and reporting provisions thereon.

Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement.

This role may offer the opportunity for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement as determined by the Associate Vice President of Financial Services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recommends, implements, and administers accounting policies and procedures incorporating strong internal controls related to all Santa Fe Community College non-profit component units and fiscal agent entities.

Complies with all statutes, regulations, board policies and procedures pertaining to restricted and unrestricted accounting.

Manages accounting related to restricted and unrestricted funding for non-profit entities including related reconcilement, receivables and payables, cash flow analysis, and reporting.

Audits work-flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized. Participates in the preparation of revenue, expense and cash balance projections, financial budgets, and other specialized financial reports and analyses.

Provides counsel to SFCC personnel in understanding financial reports, budgets and controlling costs.

Conducts periodic audits of the general ledger.

Completes tasks in a timely manner for end of year activities and annual audit preparations.

Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of complex, computer-based financial management systems.

Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and college financial policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Knowledge of business management principles and practices.

Knowledge of advanced financial and management accounting principles, methods, and practices.

Knowledge of college and / or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.

Skill in examining and re-engineering existing operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Skill in employee development and performance management.

Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Ability to develop financial plans and reports, manage resources, and handle multiple, complex tasks and deadlines.

Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, sometimes stressful, large financial operation.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Management or Finance.

Five (5) years' experience in public / government accounting to include experience developing accounting systems and managing accounting staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance.

Seven (7) years’ experience in public / government accounting to include experience developing accounting systems and managing accounting staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in governmental or higher education finance and accounting.

Experience with Workday Enterprise Management - Finance.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to occasionally lift and / or carry up to 20 pounds.

Approximate percentages of other activities :

Standing 10%

Walking 15%

Sitting 75%

Driving 0%

Best Consideration Date : 08 / 26 / 2024

Instructions to Applicants :

Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application :

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts

Cover Letter

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification :

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check.

Some positions may require further educational verification to ensure compliance with our accreditation standards.

Additional Comments to Applicants :

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting.

Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example : 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.

Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting.

ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary / Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

Number of pages of application material will not negatively / positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement :

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff.

Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued.

At the heart of SFCC’s mission Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be.

A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated.

Come join our community!

EEO Statement :

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.

Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.