Assistant Controller

Job Description :

The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and fiscal activities of the College including general accounting, general ledger maintenance, cash management, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, and fiscal policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Administration and Controller, this individual will be instrumental in ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounting transactions, will prepare annual financial statements in accordance with U.

S. GAAP, and will serve as the key contact for annual financial statement audits.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise the accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting functions;
• Prepare year-end audit schedules, financial statements (including the Single Audit) and supplemental information. Serve as a liaison to the College's auditors;
• Prepare fiscal reports for internal and external constituents as needed including the quarterly trust fund and vendor expenditure reports, annual IPEDS Finance Data Survey, and annual year-end reports to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and Department of Higher Education (DHE);
• Recommend and monitor internal controls to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP);
• Serve as a liaison to the STCC Foundation with dotted-line responsibilities for overseeing auditing and reporting processes;
• Serve as a liaison to the College's financial institution and prepare the College's cash flow projection;
• Oversee the weekly accounts payable warrant, including transactions in the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS);
• Oversee journal entries prepared by Business Office staff and prepare year-end entries as needed;
• Coordinate transactions between the College and Investment Advisor;
• Track and report capital project expenditures for fixed asset and depreciation reporting;
• Assist with the preparation of the annual College budget and monitor throughout the year;
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field; Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience in accounting or an office setting;

5+ years of increasingly responsible accounting and management experience preferred.

• Strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and accuracy;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Higher education experience preferred;
• Experience with integrated computerized accounting systems; experience with Ellucian Colleague / Datatel a plus;
• Experience with State Accounting Systems (MMARS / HRCMS) a plus;
• Must be flexible and a team player.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.