Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Controller

The Controller oversees the College's accounting functions, including the general ledger, fiscal agency accounting, and capital projects, to ensure accurate financial reporting and high-functioning departmental operations. The Controller ensures institutional compliance while managing internal controls and external audit engagements.

Salary: $110,000-$115,000/year

Department:
College Financial Services

Reports To:

Vice President of Finance

Position Number: 000 12205

This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy.

Financial Operations

• Manage the College's core financial functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury services.
• Oversee the integrity of the Chart of Accounts and the account structure within the College's enterprise information system.
• Direct the fiscal year-end closing processes to ensure compliance with timelines set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and other state agencies.
• Resolve complex accounting discrepancies and ensure the routine reconciliation of federal, state, and local funds.
• Coordinate the preparation and accuracy of annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.

Compliance

• Administer financial processes to ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations, as well as College policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audit engagements and the Office of the State Auditor.
• Manage the integrity of financial internal controls and conduct regular risk assessments of fiscal activities.
• Facilitate federal and state disclosure reporting and satisfy external requests for information related to accreditation and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
• Continuously evaluate and improve departmental procedures and documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.

Leadership

• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff in alignment with collective bargaining agreements and College policies.
• Promote clear communication, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
• Coach and mentor staff on technical accounting standards and College business processes.
• Respond to grievances and manage employee performance to ensure efficient departmental operations.

General Duties

• Serve as the primary technical advisor to the Vice President of Finance on all accounting and fiscal matters.
• Represent the college on State Boards, Councils, and internal committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and meet the needs of the campus, including acting for the Vice President of Finance as directed.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five (5) years of professional accounting experience, including fund accounting or governmental financial reporting.
• Three (3) years of experience in a management role supervising professional staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and governmental internal control frameworks.
• Skill in managing integrated financial systems and performing complex data analysis.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal financial regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical financial data to diverse audiences.

Competencies

• Participatory Management :
  Provide opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate. Consistently seek out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered;
• Approachability :
  Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered "accessible" or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive;
• Change Management :
  Initiate and/or manage the change process and energize it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace;
• Leadership :
  Lead by example – serve as an appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrate confidence within areas of expertise - promote a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees;
• Visionary Leadership :
  Create a clear, compelling vision. Communicate vision and gain commitment. Act in accordance with vision. Display passion and optimism. Mobilize others to fulfill the vision;
• Oral & Written Communication :
  Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listen and get clarification. Respond well to questions. Demonstrate group presentation skills. Participate in meetings. Structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Review and edit written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind;
• Student Centered :
  Ensures attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Create and…