The Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller will lead all day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing. The Controller will ensure that the College has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits. The Controller will work closely with vice presidents and/or deans and their staffs, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations.

This position will remain open until filled.

Previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to re-apply.

The duties of the Controller include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
• Coordinate all audit activity
• Assist the College's leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate
• Oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting 
• Ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period 
• Collate financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Financial Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required; CPA license or master's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is preferred
• Minimum three years accounting experience preferably in a community college setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent public relations, communications, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment
• Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse; some standing and walking
• Nights and/or weekend hours as assigned

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.