Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Position Summary

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward‑thinking Controller to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the Controller will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the College’s financial operations, including accounting, disbursements, student accounts, travel, cashiering, budgeting, grant financial management, and related business services.

• Provide strategic leadership and daily management for all financial operations of the College, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE policies.
• Supervise and mentor business office staff across accounting, grants, budgeting, travel, accounts payable/receivable, and student financial services.
• Prepare and oversee annual financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manage year‑end financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee internal controls, investment management, cash handling, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the institutional lead for compliance with purchasing, travel, and fiscal policies.
• Collaborate with GBC leadership, system administrators, and external partners to ensure fiscal accountability and continuous improvement of financial systems.
• Participate in system‑wide and state‑level financial meetings and committees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA required).
• Five years of progressive financial management experience preferred.
• Two years in higher education, government, or nonprofit accounting highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of financial systems, GAAP, internal controls, and governmental or fund accounting principles.
• Proficiency with modern financial systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑service orientation.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical financial management.

The Controller is based on the main Elko campus and works closely with leadership and staff across all GBC locations. Occasional travel to statewide or national meetings is required. The position involves managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced, professional environment.

Grade:
Administrative Faculty –

D. Salary range: $86,445 – $125,000 (12‑month “A” contract). Salary is based on education, experience, internal equity, and budgets.

• Remarkable Retirement – 19.25% institutional contribution, matched by the University; 100% vested first day under the NSHE retirement program.
• Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days and a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• Free parking and grants‑in‑aid for faculty employees.
• Reduced‑rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualifying dependents (up to six credits per semester; unlimited for dependents under conditions).

Open until filled. Posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 5/19/2026 or until filled. Recruitment will close without notice when sufficient applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender (including pregnancy‑related conditions), military status or obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion.