Director, Accounting Services & Grants

Position Summary

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. This position supports this mission by assisting the Chief Financial Officer in the management of financial operations and providing leadership and strategic direction to the Accounting Services & Grants, Payroll, and Accounts Payable departments within Financial Services at JCCC.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.

• Experience in Higher Education.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Financial Strategy, Analysis, and Advisory Support: Assist the Chief Financial Officer with banking, treasury management, and investment strategy development to maximize returns while adhering to established risk management policies. Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and insights to support budget development and institutional decision-making. Advise and train leaders across JCCC departments on financial matters, policies, and best practices. Interpret and provide guidance on applicable financial regulations and internal policies.
• Leadership, Staff Development, and Performance Management: Provide leadership, direction, and training to finance staff to support effective day-to-day operations. Coach team members through performance issues and escalations; implement corrective or disciplinary actions as needed. Evaluate employee performance and establish clear goals, responsibilities, competencies, and professional development plans. Foster a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting: Lead and direct all accounting functions, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of institutional and grant funds in compliance with applicable requirements. Review and approve general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial records. Direct monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals and preparation of audit work papers. Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the general ledger chart of accounts.
• Internal Controls, Policies, and Strategic Planning: Design, implement, and maintain effective systems of internal control over financial reporting and safeguarding of institutional assets. Lead strategic planning efforts within the finance function. Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Disbursement Operations: Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements. Lead accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely weekly disbursements. Direct travel and expense program processes, procedures, and internal controls. Maintain a high level of expertise in payroll, accounts payable, procurement, travel, and expenditure regulations and policies.
• Audit, Compliance, and External Relations: Direct and ensure the timely completion of the annual financial statement audit. Ensure financial statements, audit reports, and footnote disclosures are accurate and compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements. Coordinate audit activities and maintain effective communication with external auditors. Ensure audit work papers and information requests are completed accurately and on schedule.
• * Other duties as assigned.

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided).
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS) – Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays) – 14 days of paid holidays.
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents).
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee.
• And many more!