The Controller manages the department providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all college activities that will assist management, the Board of Trustees and other managers in making educated economic decisions about the college’s future. 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Oversee the activities of the College’s Financial Department for the accurate and timely dissemination  of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial    statements, and annual audits and annual budgets.
2. Oversee the activities of the College’s Business Office, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of   accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, payroll processing and total college payroll tax compliance.
3. Oversee the activities of Accounts Receivable to ensure the accurate and timely management of all Accounts Receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc; funding service management which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports; and check statistic management.
4. Assure college compliance, accuracy and timely completion of all college, state, and federal information reporting.
5. Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and    data, and enhance the college’s value.
6. Respond to CFO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate financial needs.
7. Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
8. Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional      manner.
9. Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
10. Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

1. Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax and banking working knowledge.
2. Very computer friendly – spreadsheet proficient (hardware and software)
3. SEC/Contractual negotiation a plus
4. Strong managerial abilities

     COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Spreadsheet package, PowerPoint, and data base operations.
2. Latest computer technology – working interface with all college’s programs and systems – familiarization with Ellucian/Colleague Datatel. .

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 
    1. Display a passion for training and sharing information with colleagues
    2. Excellent verbal and written communications
    3. Work proactively and take initiative when prioritizing tasks
    4. Demonstrate ability to decipher what is urgent from what is important
    5. Communicate and interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse College community
    6. Willingness and ability to be flexible in working hours and may be needed to work some evening hours.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

1.  Completion of a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance from an accredited college or university 
     required
2.  CPA Certification required
 
Experience:

1.  The Controller or Chief Financial Officer level
2.  Ten years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial   
     operations of an organization of at least 15 staff persons.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 
SALARY:                      Dependent upon education and experience
 
APPLY BY:                   Friday, November 21, 2014 (By the close of business 5:00 p.m.)
 
 
 
PLEASE COMPLETE A KCKCC APPLICATION WHICH MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.KCKCC.EDU UNDER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. 
 
PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.  OTHER ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS COVER LETTER OR RESUME CAN ALSO BE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.