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Comptroller
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Position Number: 5211664
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Comptroller

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

This leadership position provides expert guidance on the impact of accounting issues on the College. The focus of this job is on the strategic implications of business decisions. The Comptroller must understand how decisions will translate in current as well as future financial statements and overall financial health. The Comptroller must communicate impacts to higher levels with suggested course of action reports that include scenario planning. The Comptroller is responsible for the interpretation and application of campus accounting policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and college regulations. The Comptroller works with managers in the areas of general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel and other areas. The Comptroller is the principal audit liaison for all internal and external audit activity on campus, including preparation of campus annual and interim financial statements with the system office and external auditors. The Comptroller manages the integration of the college finance system (Banner) with accounting operations and actively analyzes financial information through the use of queries, spreadsheets, databases, and other reporting tools for trend analyses, forecasts, and financial ratios.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for effective fiscal operations and reporting, financial analysis and planning, and complex financial model development and management.
Acts as a liaison on financial matters with external agencies such as the State Comptroller, State Auditor, and Board of Higher Education.
Responsible for the analysis and translation of the impact of business decisions on the financial statements.
Develop strategies to meet campus goals and objectives in conjunction with College priorities.
Assist in the development of campus based strategic goals and objectives.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports including federal and state audited financial statements, monthly variance analysis, cash management reports, disbursement analysis and other Ad Hoc reports as required.
Service as a team oriented leader for effective resources management, project supervision and financial analysis with a focus on strategic planning, team building, and performance measurement.
Oversees the following functions: General Accounting, Grant Accounting, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and Student Financial Services.
Responsible for establishing and evaluating all accounting procedures for the campus, which includes editing and refining policy guidelines to improve accessibility and efficiency.
Interprets and applies generally accepted accounting practices to campus operations.
Responsible for maintaining the official financial records of Massasoit Community College.
Responsible for maintaining the official financial records of Massasoit Community College Foundation.
Implements and evaluates the internal control environment of the campus in accordance with federal, state, and college policies to ensure the timely and accurate processing and reporting of financial data.
Principal audit liaison for all internal and external audit activity on campus. Coordinates and monitors all financial audits including preparation of campus annual and interim financial statements. Assists the Vice President for Administration / CFO with developing responses to all audit findings and corrective action plans.
Promote the College's commitment to customer service by: Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
At least seven or more years accounting or finance experience with increasingly responsible management duties coinciding with a proven track record of supervision
Demonstrated experience in financial and strategic planning within the higher education field
Experience with computerized financial systems, GASB, financial reporting and a proven ability to motivate and lead staff
Experience in interpreting and articulating a variety of regulations, policies, and procedures to include NACUBO and GASB guidelines

Preferred:

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience in interpreting and articulating a variety of regulations, policies, and procedures.
Have an excellent skill set with regard to financial analysis, coupled with the ability to understand the relationship of the detailed data to big picture, strategic thinking.
Possess excellent strategic planning ability and creativity in thinking through long range solutions.
Possess the ability to analyze systems and processes in order to maximize operating efficiency and improve customer service while maintaining compliance with established policies.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships throughout the College community among administration, faculty and staff.
Experience working collaboratively while maintaining a balance between meeting compliance requirements and providing customer service.

Additional Information:

Position Status: Non-Unit Professional/Exempt

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday In-Person

Salary: $111,771 - $145,301 Annually based upon education and experience

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: May 19, 2024

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management, Ruben Barato, 508-588-9100, x1415, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 209, rbuarato@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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