Associate Comptroller-Business Office

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. BHCC fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.

The Associate Comptroller at Bunker Hill Community College supports the Comptroller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, cash and treasury management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This position serves as a senior leader within the Business Office and may act as Comptroller in their absence. The Associate Comptroller ensures financial integrity, maintains strong internal controls, oversees monthly and annual reporting, and provides accurate financial data to support institutional decision making.

• Responsible for accounts payable operations including reviewing of payments and vouchers, management of staff and maintenance of records.
• Oversee other accounting operations, including general ledger, student accounts receivable and grants accounting.
• Create journal entries where applicable, to be approved by the Comptroller.
• Review other journal entries made by other staff.
• Reconcile various State appropriation account entries with the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) system.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts such as debt, receivables and accruals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for College's leadership and Board of Trustees as well as State and Federal entities.
• Prepare the College's annual financial statements and coordinate audit schedules for external auditors.
• Perform fund drawdowns from the US Department of Education G5 website and review of financial aid received vs disbursed.
• Oversee the accounting for the BHCC Foundation, including the preparation of periodic reports, financial statements and the audit.
• Support annual budget development and ongoing budget monitoring; provide variance analysis and financial projections.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, federal grant requirements, and Massachusetts state policies.
• Develop and update Business Office policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Serve on cross-campus committees and support institutional initiatives related to finance, compliance, and operational improvement.
• Any other duty assigned by the Comptroller.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent Professional Accounting qualification.
• At least eight years relevant accounting experience with four years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, preferably GASB and public-sector fund accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
• Strong experience with compiling, creating and reviewing financial reports and statements, particularly year-end reporting.
• Auditing experience, particularly in direct liaison with auditors.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP.
• Experience in public higher education, especially within Massachusetts community colleges.
• Experience with MMARS, Commonwealth Information Warehouse (CIW), and state fiscal procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement and/or implementation of new financial systems or modules.
• Experience with accounting for a University/College Foundation, including financial statements and reporting.

Salary: $ - $ Non-Unit Professional position. Full State Benefits. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience.

Review Date:
March 13, 2026

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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