Comptroller

This position is for a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, staff position.

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

In order to be considered for employment, applicant must attach the required documentation to the application or mail to: BPCC, Attn. HR, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA 71111.

Required documentation includes college transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment.

If employed by Bossier Parish Community College, official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to hr@bpcc.edu or 318-678-6040.

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 24 college credit hours in Accounting.

• Preference given to a Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance, Certified Governmental Accounting credential, and/or CPA.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably in a higher education institution with increasing roles and responsibilities.

• Strong strategic financial skills, coupled with strong technical skills in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting.

• Knowledge of fund accounting, governmental accounting, fund usage, and accounting procedures required.

• Must have the ability to prioritize and work independently without supervision.

• Possess effective communication, listening, team management, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College's community and students, and oriented with the ability to be flexible, manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear and handle or feel objects and controls.

• Must have physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

•  Must be capable of sitting in stationary position for 50% or more of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Comptroller is primarily responsible for the accounting functions of the College through overseeing and reviewing the work of the Senior Accountant and the Accounting Supervisor.  In addition, the Comptroller will work closely with the Director of Business Operations to ensure constant reconciliation between the Banner Student and Banner Finance Modules.  Also, the Comptroller will work closely with the Budget and Reporting Accountant to ensure that all finance reports, to include the LCTCS Quarterly Financial Reports, are accurate and fully supported.

• Run/review Banner Reports daily, as required.

• Opening and closing of monthly financial periods in a timely manner.

• Reviewing and approving the monthly bank reconciliation.

• Analyzing the System Comparative Financial Reports and providing explanations of significant variances for review by the Associate Vice Chancellor prior to submission to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of External Affairs / COS.

• Safeguarding assets of the College by assisting the Associate Vice Chancellor in designing and implementing appropriate internal controls.

• Revising and installing, as needed, systems of accounting to provide for proper management and control.

• Providing advice and assistance to academic and staff personnel in understanding financial reports and data, in controlling costs, and in fulfilling budgetary goals.

• Assisting/Preparing the Annual Financial Report (AFR), to include

• Calculating the Building and Equipment Depreciation

• Computing the Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

• Computing the Tuition and Fee Discount Allowance.

• Compute Unearned Revenue

• Assisting the Associate Vice Chancellor in making decisions regarding adequate cash flow.

• Assisting/Preparing the annual Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards (SEFA).

• Working with the System ERP Financial Specialist to Roll Balances Forward at the beginning of each fiscal year.

• Drawing Federal Funds (SFA and Grants) as needed.

• Assist the Budget and Reporting Accountant with data and projections necessary for the preparations of the annual budget.

• Attending training sessions, workshops, classes, etc., in order to maintain knowledge of accounting policies and procedures, and to remain knowledgeable of Banner upgrades.

• Review Security Reports from IT to ensure current access levels remain appropriate.

• Ensuring all subordinate staff are adequately trained, and cross-trained, to ensure applicable succession planning.

• Offer recommendations for training for subordinate staff.