Position Description

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative life-long learning that builds a globally competitive workforce. The College seeks team oriented, student focused individuals who have a deep value of education to facilitate learning. NTC staff serves in alignment with the College's mission, vision, core values, and operating principles, and Board of Trustee's Executive Limitations, Productivity and Quality Measures, and Community Benefits Statements.

Leaders contribute to the College community as exemplified by committee involvement, participation in leadership activities, academic advisement of students, and sponsorship of student activities. Leaders are also encouraged to be involved in the surrounding community through various service opportunities in community organizations or through other community activities.

The Financial Services Manager reports to the Controller. This position supervises the Accountant Lead and Accountants. Exercising independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making, this position manages the College’s day-to-day business operations, including accounts payable, purchasing, and cash/debt management, and assists with annual budget and audit. This position ensures compliance with College policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Model core abilities that reflect NTC’s mission, vision, values and Learning College tenets by: Assessing own learning and progressing toward established personal and professional goals.Demonstrating creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Communicating effectively in personal and group settings.Contributing to a diverse, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.Effecting change and demonstrating flexibility and positive leadership.Acquiring and applying technology to working and learning.Develop, implement, maintain, and improve the various College software module imports/exports to/from PeopleSoft Financials/WorkDay including Student Financials. Hire and provide supervision, leadership, and mentoring to Accounting team, including job assignments, work schedules, staff evaluations and promoting staff development activities for assigned staff.Day-to-day management of accounts payable, purchasing, and cash/debt management.Review and monitor the College’s budget, lead preparation of annual College Budget & Planning document, and meet and/or communicate with individual teams as needed.Coordinate College audit and Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation, including post-retirement benefits, statistical report preparation, cost allocation reconciliation, UFFAS, and eZ Audit.Maintain chart of accounts.Keep current with all new and existing financial accounting matters including GAAP, FASB and GASB.Support and work as backup for the Controller in selected areas.Build positive and effective relationships within NTC and with external partners. All other duties as assigned.Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.Four (4) years of professional work experience in financial management, budgeting, and accounting, including knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations. This individual should understand governmental accounting as it relates to general ledger accounting, state and federal reporting, financial statement preparation, general ledger entries and the overall reporting of governmental funds. Must have proven experience in working with and improving financial processes and procedures. Must have excellent skills and experience with spreadsheet and word-processing software. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Must have superior customer service skills and the ability to positively and pleasantly interact with customers, colleagues and staff alike, both verbally and through written communications.Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license including insurance coverage in accordance with College policy.

Preferred:

One (1) year of supervisory experience.Four (4) years of public sector professional work experience in financial management, budgeting, and accounting, including knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.Previous work experience with PeopleSoft or WorkDay software applications.Physical Demands

Working Activity:

6 to 8 hours: Grasping, performing repetitive movements, sitting, working indoors

4 to 5 hours: None

1 to 3 hours: Bending

Less than 1 hour: Balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, twisting, walking, working at heights, working in temperature extremes, working outdoors

Lifting and Carrying:

Less than 10 pounds: 1-10 repetition(s) per hour

10 to 20 pounds: Less than 1 repetition per hour

20-50 pounds: Less than 1 repetition per hour

50-100 pounds: Less than 1 repetition per hour

More than 100 pounds with help: Less than 1 repetition per hour

Additional Physical Requirements:

Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens, and differentiate between colors.

Hearing: Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.