Controller

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking qualified candidates for a Controller position. This position is responsible to perform a variety of accounting duties including: preparing and reviewing financial reports, preparing accounting records, performing account analysis, and providing leadership and direction to various levels of accounting staff. The minimum annual salary for this position is $80,564. Salary to commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive PPO Medical plan with minimal bi-weekly contributions Dental, Vision, Life and long-term disability benefits at no monthly cost to the employee Generous paid time-off benefits including vacation, personal days, sick days, and paid holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 10% employer contribution •To be considered for this position, please submit an application directly on our applicant portal at https://employment.westmoreland.edu/.•Essential Job Functions Drive high customer service expectations and exceptional levels of team work and support for accounting and budgeting staff in their support of the College. Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee the A/P, A/R, payroll, and accounting for Educational Foundation/Grants operations, ensuring compliance and best practice processes that meet the needs of the College and regulatory agencies. Develop, maintain and improve all internal controls and safeguards for all revenues, expenditures, cash management, systems and reporting to maintain compliance with GAAP, GASB and other governance or guidance organizations. Coordinate and direct the budgeting process to support the fiscal management of the College. Create budgets, adjustments and forecasts for use in the management of the College. Lead and direct the year-end financial and single audits. Ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met, data, details and information provided is accurate and timely. Serve as the primary point of contact for independent auditors and facilitate/coordinate the audit fieldwork. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards. Establish and maintain financial controls and procedures that serve as guidance and best practices for the College. Prepare and present financial reports, KPI's (Key Performance Indicator) and detailed analysis to support the fiduciary responsibility of the Board of Trustees and Westmoreland leadership. Help guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures that are repeatable, auditable and provided for consistency and accuracy in the reporting details. Serve as the responsible administrator for the general ledger and its maintenance. Work with the College's ERP (enterprise resource planning) system to develop, implement, maintain and enhance the processes of the finance module to support the accounting and budgeting department and the College. Ensure that the ERP system and processes are up-to-date to drive best practices and ensure accuracy. Advise divisions and departments on accounting policies and procedures; answer inquiries on complex technical issues. Review and manage the electronic pay process. Develop and enforce policies for fixed asset inventory tracking. Coordinate the annual fixed asset inventory process and report the results to management. Hire, mentor, and supervise direct reports; complete annual performance evaluations. Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets; assist in managing approved budgets. Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures; adhere to bargaining unit agreements as applicable. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in accounting required; Master's Degree preferred 5-7 years of related experience required Prior supervisory and management experience required Experience in implementing effective internal control measures and processes required CPA certification preferred Experience working with and supervising employees under labor contracts preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting, accounting systems, and auditing principles and practices. Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization. Demonstrated knowledge of management processes to effectively plan, organize, implement, direct, control and evaluate programs assigned within areas of functional responsibility. Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail. Ability to independently make decisions. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population. Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service. Successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire: PA Child History clearance PA Criminal Record Check clearance FBI Federal Criminal History Record Basic Employment Verification, National Criminal Database Search, and Five-Panel Drug Screen at College's expense. Westmoreland County Community College is an

EEO/AA Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $82,175.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person