Assistant Controller

Category: Administrative and Professional Subscribe: Department: Administration & Finance Locations: Springfield, MA Posted: May 20, 2024 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Position ID: 176818 About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Springfield Technical Community College is excited to announce an opening for an Assistant Controller. This position offers the unique opportunity to train with the incumbent Senior Director of Accounting for the next year to ensure a smooth transition prior to the Senior Director's upcoming retirement. The current circumstances allow the incoming candidate to experience a full year-end audit cycle among other responsibilities while having the ability to collaborate with the knowledgeable incumbent.

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.

Additional Information:

Position Classification: Salaried, Non-Unit Professional

Work Schedule: Full-time; Exempt

Salary Information: $100,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits: Yes, State Benefits

Grant Funded: No

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.

Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu