"Assistant Controller"

Assistant Controller

Company: Angelina College

Job Location: Lufkin

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

POSITION: Assistant Controller - Lufkin

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or Business.
• Five years’ accounting experience.
• Knowledge of current GAAP.
• Demonstrated collaborative management and team-building skills.
• Strong computer/technical skills and experience with spreadsheets, charts, and databases, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Master's degree with a concentration in business or business-related field
• Governmental or higher education experience
• Active CPA License or working towards CPA License
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools like Docs, Sheets, and Drive to create, share, and manage work.

Special Demands:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Expectations:

• Interact with a diverse student population.
• Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and accounting skills.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The position will report to the Controller for job responsibilities and other College related activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the annual external audit process and the preparation and compilation of the College’s Annual Financial Report;
• Oversee the management and supervision of business office employees, including communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating job performance and maintaining employee work schedules;
• Create an office climate that results in high employee morale and excellent customer service;
• Assist in preparing internal financial statements and budgets;
• Assist with the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, and production of periodic and ad hoc financial reports for internal and external users, including senior management;
• Develop and communicate relevant changes to College accounting policies and procedures to the College community;
• Prepare and/or review monthly recurring and miscellaneous journal entries;
• Review and/or prepare monthly account reconciliations; and
• Support the timely distribution of the College’s corporate financial statements to all internal and external users, including the Board of Trustees and administration.

CONTRACT & SALARY: Annual salary of $70,000.00 per year in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for successful candidate.

SCHEDULE: A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.