Director Of Business Services/Controller

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Business Services/Controllermaintainsand analyzes financial information,preparesand presents financial reports, andmaintainsfiscal stability of KCC using informed technical knowledge and skill in accounting and financial analytics. The Director of Business Services/Controller oversees various positions within the business office and leads theday-to-dayfunctions associated with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable,Purchasing, and Payroll. Additionally, this position also designs, administers, and manages systems for a wide range of budget-related programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory activities. The Director of Business Services/Controller is also responsible for interacting effectively with internal/external customers and vendors to gather needed information, resolve differences, and complete work on schedule. The position recommends the hiring of new employees, and trains and supervises staff members.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequiredto perform the position description satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Providing fiscal forecasting, budgeting, resource planning, and corresponding accounting and audit functions for the College and Foundation. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Administrative Services, the incumbent implements, tracks and reports all annual budgets. Associated tax filing,monitoringand reduction ofbad debt, and grant management is included in this role.

• Prepares financial reports forcollegeentities and variouscollege programs, reviewing financial data to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Researches, analyzes, and interprets applicable laws and regulations relative to assigned areas of responsibility; makes recommendations based on findings.

• Maintains and analyzes financial information,preparesand presents financial reports, andmaintainsfiscal stability of KCC using informed technical knowledge and skills in accounting and financial analytics.

• Designs, administers, and manages systems for a wide range of budget-related programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory activities.

• Interacts effectively with internal/external customers and vendors to gather needed information, resolve differences, and complete work on schedule.

• Recommends the hiring of new employees; trains and supervises staff members.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistsin special accounting projects and institutional committees/projects as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Ability to manage and report on a wide range of financial data, employing sound accounting principles and best practices.

• Strong organizational skills with an ability to work well both independently and as a team member.

• Highproficiencyin the use of spreadsheet and database software and systems, including MS Excel and Access, with the ability to develop and present precise and easily understood financial reports.

• Proficient in the use of computers, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database software applications.

• Accurate 10-key skills.

• Works well with others in a group or team and has the ability to remain flexible despite interruptions and/or routine changes to priorities and/or job duties.

• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal forms, whilemaintainingstrong interpersonal relations withcollegeadministration, government officials, auditors, staff, and students.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Ability towritereports, business correspondences, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff, students, and thegeneral public.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Reliable in meeting exacting or highlyaccuratework results, strict deadlines, and providing prompt and friendly service delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Learned physical skillsrequiredto perform keyboarding functions.

• Prolonged standing, sitting, and use of computers.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in accounting or related field orbachelor's degree in accountingor related field with at least five (5) years of accounting experience in a lead role, including financial reporting and general ledgerexpertise.

• At least three years management experience of multiple full-time employees in fiscal responsibility positions with increasing responsibility.

• Knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

Supplemental Information

It is the policy of Klamath Community College toprovideequal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, geneticinformationor any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Open until filled.

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