Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the college’s accounting system, to include recording transactions, reporting financial data, planning, organizing, managing and directing activities related to financial reporting, preparing financial statements annually, developing budget and financial plans, and participating in a variety of committees that require significant financial expertise. The position is also responsible for maintaining proper systems of internal controls. The Controller provides highly responsible and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and supervises employees of the college bookstore and other accounting functions within the college.

Maintain a system of financial accounting, auditing, reporting and record keeping consistent with published regulations and accounting procedures. Formulate & manage internal controls relating to the financial operation of the College. Provide highly responsive support as necessary to the CFO including financial analysis, financial reports, budget planning and administration, and research related to fiscal matters of the college. Organize year-end activities to properly close the books of the college annually in accordance with established guidelines and calendars to assure conformity to established calendars.  Prepare the college’s financial statements for review by the CFO each fiscal year in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Supervise and conduct month-end closing processes including account analysis and reconciliations, prepare and submit recurring monthly and annual reports as required by the NCCCS (i.e. monthly balancing; tuition remission; annual fee report; etc.). Analyze and forecast monthly expenditures and submit recurrent state funding requests to the North Carolina Community College System Office. Complete monthly bank reconciliations for each of the College’s accounts (state, county and institutional). Monitor and verify the maintenance and completion of the monthly payroll process. Ensure invoices are paid promptly and properly, reviewing all warrants prior to submission to the CFO for signing. Set up and maintain all charts of accounts, close books, and prepare adjusting and reversing entries for fiscal year-end closeout. Supervise and assist in the preparation of W-2 forms, 1099’s and 1098’s for distribution at calendar year-end. Other duties as required by supervisor.  The Controller also contributes to the positive, professional, and productive college culture by treating every employee and student with dignity and respect at all times.