Associate Controller

Job Summary

The Associate Controller serves as the College’s senior accounting leader and principal partner to the Controller, with responsibility for overseeing all financial accounting and reporting activities. This role leads general ledger operations, financial close and reporting, audit coordination, and accounting policy implementation, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The position supervises a team of financial analysts and works closely with senior leadership to support institutional decision‑making.

• Lead the College’s financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee year‑end accounting close, preparation of annual financial statements and Uniform Guidance audit schedules, and serve as primary liaison with independent auditors during audits.
• Coordinate and oversee monthly and quarterly general ledger closing activities and review and post journal entries.
• Prepare or review internal financial reports and respond to external requests for information, completing annual surveys and other requests as needed.
• Work with the Controller and Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable to document policies and procedures, identify process inefficiencies and internal control weaknesses, and recommend and implement improvements.
• Periodic review of balance sheet reconciliations prepared by various members of the Controller’s Office staff and assist with resolution of outstanding items.

• Minimum of 5 years working in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• This position is subject to a criminal history background check and credit check.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively leading and developing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Prior experience in public accounting, higher education, or nonprofit environment.
• CPA designation (does not need to be an active license in Maine).

• Variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

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