Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

The Controller provides leadership and oversight for the College’s accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and Business Office systems. The position ensures adherence to generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ), compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements, and effective stewardship of public resources through well-documented procedures, standardized processes, effective system implementation, appropriate use of emerging technologies, and recognized business best practices.

Excellent benefits package:

• Administrative salaried staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 20 daysof vacation, 14 days sick, 2 days of personal time. In addition to paid holidays off, including a week in December.
• Summer Fridays off – shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage
• Retirement plan with 9.44% employer contribution ( IPERS or TIAA option), employees contribute 6.29%, plus additional retirement options
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Professional development and education reimbursement benefits
• State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, etc. Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

To be considered for this position, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. EICC is unable to sponsor employment visas.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• CPA certification or experience in public accounting required.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls is required; experience in governmental, nonprofit, higher education, or community college accounting is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, protect confidential information, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and explain results clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools; experience with Ellucian Colleague is preferred.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, customer service, continuous improvement, and ethical stewardship of college resources.
• A passion for the educational mission of the college and a mindset that the role is to serve both students and those who interact with them.
• A constructive mindset that is eager to advocate for and champion process improvement and the leveraging of technology.

• Experience with governmental, nonprofit, higher education, or community college accounting preferred.

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The role requires the ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally, open and access filing cabinets, and bend, reach, or stand as needed. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as the ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary $99,100.00 - $/Year

• Serve as the College’s principal accounting policy and financial-reporting authority by interpreting GAAP and applicable GASB requirements; establishing accounting review requirements; and reviewing and approving…