Assistant Controller

The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects of the administration and management of the Accounting and the internal and external Financial Reporting of the College.  Specifically, this includes the fiscal aspects of the College Operations, Grants, Business Services, and the Foundation.

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field, along with an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license to practice in Maryland, and seven (7) years of progressive accounting/finance experience required; or MBA/master’s degree in business, accounting, or related field, and five (5) years of progressive accounting/finance experience. CPA is preferred. Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years of continuous staff supervision/management. Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft applications and financial management systems required. Working within the finance arena in an institution of higher education preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing with violation points less than five (5).

Responsible for the financial accounting and reporting area of the finance department. Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with senior management. Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures to ensure consistency. Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff. Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested. Serve as liaison between college departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.  Assist with coordination and facilitation of external audits.

1. Oversee financial reporting, forecasting and financial internal control operations of the College and Foundation to safeguard assets; ensure internal accounting principles and practices are in place to support the College’s financial and strategic objectives.  
2. Compile, develop, review and oversee final production of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other published year-end reports for the College and the Foundation.
3. Work with external auditors in the in the coordination and facilitation of the audits.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with financial rules and regulations in accordance with College policies; interpret policies and procedures to faculty, staff, students, and external vendors.
5. Complete and submit annual survey (IPEDS).
6. Work closely with Financial System Analyst to create/streamline financial reports.
7. Assists with special projects and works collaboratively with a wide variety of the College faculty and staff to achieve the strategic goals of the finance department and of the College.

Salary : $92,460 - $152,824