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Position:
Controller- Chief Accounting Officer
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's
degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or related field from an
accredited university required. Master's degree in Accounting,
Finance, and/or related field from an accredited university
preferred.
- CPA
required.
- Minimum of
ten years of progressive, relevant work experience in Accounting
Operations Management and Finance that can be demonstrated to
be applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Higher education or similar non-profit organization experience
preferred.
- Experience
coordinating external and internal audits.
- Demonstrated
experience in process improvement and internal control development,
implementation, and monitoring.
- Proven
Financial Management skills with an extensive knowledge of
applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Statement of Audit Standards
(SAS). A thorough understanding of Fund Accounting, working
knowledge of federal guideline applicable to the higher education
environment and a working knowledge of A-21, A-110, A-133, and EDGAR
guidelines.
- High level
of management skills with a proven ability to lead a diverse
workforce, excellent planning, organizational and coordination
skills commensurate with oversight and evaluation responsibilities
for a complex set of business and fiscal functions.
- Ability to
effectively communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with College
Administration, Staff, Faculty and Students, as well as external
contacts with an enthusiasm for working with people, strong
interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Must
execute multiple initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Excellent
employee development and performance management skills with the
ability to develop, support, motivate, and supervise professional
and administrative staff to perform as an effective team to
accomplish divisional goals in support of the branch strategic plan.
- Experience
working in a multi-cultural environment with the ability to work
collaboratively in support of the management team.
- Advanced
information technology skills with a working knowledge of integrated
administrative and financial systems.
- Demonstrated
ability to use personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet
software applications including data downloads, data manipulation,
report generation and analysis.
- Experience
working in a Windows Based network environment; strong computer
skills a must with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
(Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
- Experience
working with the State's Financial Management Information System
(FMIS) preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees
the financial operations and services of the College.
- Leads and
manages the monthly and statutory year-end closing including
analysis of trial balances; verifying assets, revenue, expenditures,
and fund balance.
- Ensures
that all accounts and funds are appropriately analyzed and
reconciled; research and correct discrepancies.
- Develops
realistic revenue and expenditure assumptions, oversee the annual
budget submission, conduct predictive budget modeling, and
implements executive budgetary controls.
- Oversees
payroll operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of
services including oversight responsibility for payment to 1,800
employees with a college-wide personnel budget in excess of $48
million.
- Responsible
for ensuring compliance of over $7 million in cost reimbursable
grants, $13 million in Federal Financial Aid Assistance, and
$600,000 in flat rate contracts.
- Develop
responses in reference to the operating and capital budget request
for the Department of Budget and Management Analyst and Legislative
Analyst questions.
- Monitors
accounting systems and data to ensure efficient and effective
operations that facilitate accurate and reliable reporting.
- Supervises
and reviews the financial analysis and preparation of reports required
for internal and external auditors, State regulators, and
governmental agencies.
- Supervises
and prepares the monthly financial reports and other analysis as
required for the Board of Trustees and other interested parties.
- Prepares
and monitors Financial Services Divisional budget and establishes
controls and measures for performance; develop and implement
strategies resulting in minimizing divisional cost while maintaining
quality.
- Ensures all
financial activity is in compliance with GAAP, GASB, SAS, State and
Federal regulations and in compliance with the College's
policies and procedures.
- Serves as
the primary point of contact for all internal and external financial
and compliance audits; manages all audits including compiling
documentation and resolution; convenes and leads meetings to address
outstanding audit issues.
- Coordinates
the timely preparation and review of audit schedules, financial
statements, and reports for internal and external auditors.
- Ensures the
development, documentation, and access to all policies and
procedures; monitors the system of internal controls supporting the
accounting and financial service functions at the College.
- Directly
responsible for team building and training of staff to achieve
departmental goals.
- Conducts annual
performance evaluations, supervises subordinate staff and
establishes work performance goals.
- Recommends
organizational and staffing needs to the Vice President for the
effective and efficient operation of the Business and Finance
division.
- Interacts
with President's Staff, College Council, Board of Trustees,
Administrators, Faculty and Staff, and students.
- Serves on
college-wide committees and councils.
This
description is a general statement of required major duties and
responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not
exclude other duties as assigned.
Salary:
The salary range for this full-time PIN position is $90,449-$99,863 through June 30,
2009.
Closing
Date:
Open until filled.
Benefits: BCCC offers a competitive benefits package
which includes annual, sick, and personal leave, tuition remission
benefits at University System of Maryland Institutions for all full time
employees, and multiple insurance options.
To Apply: All applicants must provide the items listed
below at the time of submission in order to receive consideration for any
position. Incomplete packages will not be forwarded for review. Only
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted to complete a
BCCC employment application.
BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/ADA/Affirmative Action employer
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