Comptroller

DEPARTMENT: Business Office
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: New Town, ND Campus
PAY RANGE: $80,000+DOE

OPENING & CLOSING DATE: July 17, 2025 - Open Until Filled

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (“NHSC”) strives to provide a unique educational community founded in culture and spirituality that nurtures holistic student success. Since 1973, our staff has championed the role of higher education.

The Comptroller is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, accountability, and transparency of the College’s fiscal operations. Reporting directly to the President, the Comptroller manages all accounting functions, including general ledger, budgeting, financial reporting, grant and contract compliance, internal controls, and audits. The Comptroller ensures that all financial practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, and institutional policies.

This position plays a key role in strategic financial planning and supports the development of short- and long-term financial goals aligned with the College’s mission and objectives. The Comptroller provides accurate, timely financial information to leadership, auditors, and funding agencies and works closely with departments to ensure sound fiscal management across all programs.

• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements, reconciliations, and reports in compliance with institutional, federal, and state requirements.
• Oversee monthly and year-end financial closings; ensure proper documentation and accounting treatment of transactions.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and reporting to the President, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and review all fund activities to ensure accuracy, appropriate use, and conformity with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Perform and/or oversee reconciliation of monthly bank statements and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Establish and monitor depreciation schedules for capitalized assets in accordance with GAAP; provide recommendations to administration regarding acquisition, replacement, or disposal of assets.

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of the College’s annual operating and general fund budgets.
• Analyze budget performance monthly and provide financial forecasts and recommendations to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Support long-term financial planning efforts aligned with the College’s strategic goals and develop the Comptroller’s departmental operation plan accordingly.
• Prepare monthly departmental reports and contribute to institutional strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepare and submit the College’s Indirect Cost Proposals in accordance with federal guidelines and negotiated rate agreements.

• Develop, revise, and enforce financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accountability.
• Review and strengthen internal controls to safeguard the College’s financial assets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements, including tax reporting, financial aid disbursement, and audit mandates.
• Review, negotiate, and sign subcontracts as authorized; ensure proper monitoring of subcontractors for compliance with federal, grant, and institutional requirements.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of annual audits, including A-133 and financial audits.
• Collaborate with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and responses; implement recommended audit findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain appropriate insurance coverage to protect the College’s assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Supervise and manage Business office personnel.
• Assign, train, evaluate, and support professional development of staff to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with departments across campus to support financial functions, such as budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and grant reporting.

• Maintain and oversee institutional financial systems (e.g., Jenzabar) to ensure data integrity and operational efficiency.
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