Assistant Vice President of Finance/Controller

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day oversight of all control functions including general accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, debt management, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student accounts.
• Manage and supervise administrative staff within the accounting services department.
• Oversee and implement initiatives to enhance employee skills, morale, performance and retention.
• Work with the CFO to develop policies and procedures for the Finance and Administration department and ensure compliance.
• Oversight of internal controls within the college; ensure that clear finance policies and procedures are maintained, communicated and monitored.
• Review processes and procedures to comply with all regulatory requirements and changes.
• Review and analyze the General Ledger.
• Prepare and approve journal entries as needed.
• Establish, coordinate, change, and verify the financial chart of accounts as it relates to the activities of the college.
• Oversee all Title IV reconciliations and drawdowns, Support Federal reporting (IPEDS, FISAP, EZ-audit, etc.), and grant reporting.
• Oversee the timely month-end and annual closing process and financial statement preparation.
• Review, analyze, and direct the processing of financial data and payroll.
• Prepare annual financial statements and financial reporting including general ledger maintenance, monthly reconciliations, and preparation and review of journal entries.
• Provide comprehensive detailed analyses of operating and financial results, including budget versus actual results and annual benchmarking of financial statements.
• Plan and prepare the annual financial statement audit.
• Coverage of annual controls and financial audits; work with the CFO to oversee the annual audit report.
• Aid the CFO in supporting the Board of Trustees and various Board Committees, including but not limited to Finance and Audit.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution required.
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience including budget and forecasting.
• 2 years of working with GASB and higher education/governmental or non-profit accounting standards.
• Experience preparing GAAP financial statements and working with external auditors is required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in excel; Workday, Ellucian, and Jenzabar experience highly desired.

Benefits

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.