Assistant Controller

Accounting

Main Campus

Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will manage and maintain effective accounting, budgeting and financial reporting systems for all funds under control of the College. Responsible for the development and implementation of the college budget and policies and procedures to ensure good internal controls. Responsible for preparing financial projections and incorporating various scenarios into the long-term financial plans. Assists with preparation of the audit, reconciliations, and financial reports. Responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable operations. Works with external auditors. Provides leadership to all staff in accounting, and ensures compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements, and Illinois Community College Board rules and regulations, as well as other duties as assigned. The Assistant Controller is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, or Bachelor’s Degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in accounting or business office administration, and supervisory/management experience required.
• Community college or educational experience and experience with or knowledge of governmental or fund accounting preferred.

• Knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures.
• Ability to make complex journal entries and produce financial statements from a trial balance.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures and regulations.
• Understanding and appreciation of internal control measures and processes.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to train/teach others one-on-one or in groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departmental personnel, all levels of administrative staff and the college community.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Above average analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with PC-based accounting systems and spreadsheet/database applications.

Full Time

General Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 5:15 pm

$80,000 (plus exceptional benefits)

Salaried

11/04/2024

AP00503P

10/20/2024

Yes

Please apply online with required documents through our web site at jobs.morainevalley.edu.
For questions:
hr@morainevalley.edu
708-974-5704