Controller - Kansas City Kansas Community College

Controller

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 18
Compensation: $82,804 - $113,856. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Financial Services
Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Operations
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: FF049FTECON        
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
The Controller is responsible for the operations of the Business Office, Auxiliary Business Operations, and Financial Accounting and reporting for the college in all matters of cash control, general accounting, reporting, debt compliance, business operations, and acts as a resource to the College relative to accounting matters and procedures.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Oversee all accounting functions of the College including monthly and annual closing of accounting records.
• Oversee all cash management functions of the College including oversight of cashiers at various locations.
• Assist in maintaining and reconciliation of inventory and fixed assets of the college; ensuring assets are properly safeguarded and accounted for in the College’s accounting records.
• Oversee the preparation of accounting records and schedules for annual financial statement audit.
• Be responsible for drafting the annual financial statements for the College, including MD&A, footnotes, and all supplement information.
• Prepare financial reports for Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, Administration, and state and federal agencies, as needed.
• Draw down and secure appropriate funds from the United States Department of Education for federal and state programs; deposit funds in a timely manner.
• Ensure monthly closing of the accounting records and reconciliations are performed in a timely manner.
• Oversee the reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly; checks written, outstanding checks, and outstanding deposits, including other investments and securities.
• Oversee administration of payment of bills for all funds and auxiliary enterprises.
• Oversee other staff in the collection of tuition and fees, and other student financial services activities.
• Oversee the Payroll Specialist in the administration of employee’s monthly payroll.
• Coordinate the reconciliation of other records of Financial Aid, clubs, organizations, and auxiliary services.
• Maintain files on all aspects of the financial operations of the College.
• Assist in development of business office desk procedures.
• Assist in the coordination and maintenance of accounting and financial ERP/SIS system.
• Establish and maintain a system of internal control College-wide based on “Best Practices.”
• Work with the CFO, Policy Committee, and the College in the development and implementation of sound Accounting and Financial Policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess strong computer skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency with automated accounting systems.
• Understand effective internal control environments.
• Proficient with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; experience writing financial statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in attention to detail and organization skills.
• Be proactive, flexible, and possess high integrity.
• Strong business acumen.
• Team player.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, business operations, and financial reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Accountancy (MAcc) or Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Experience working in public accounting as a financial auditor.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY:

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
 

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution