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Assistant Controller

Employer
Moraine Valley Community College
Location
Main Campus
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Job Details

Job Title:

Assistant Controller

Department:

Accounting

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties:

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.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and either a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or a Master’s degree in a related business field.
  • Minimum of 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.

Please ensure you list these experience and education qualifications in your resume

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

Monday-Friday
8:00-5:15 p.m.

Salary/Wage:

$91,900- $122,610

Hourly/Salary:

Salaried

Benefits:


Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others.
Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this ACMS position:
Benefit Highlights
Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins:

02/14/2025

Posting Number:

AP00514P

Open Date:

01/26/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Organization

Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.

The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.

Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel. 

Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.

Company info
Website
Telephone
7089744300
Location
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills
IL
60462
US

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