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.

• 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.

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.