"Controller"

Job Description

Position Summary

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Controller to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPFO), the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity, accountability, and strategic stewardship of the College's resources.

This position provides leadership and oversight for GBC's financial operations, including Accounting, Disbursements, Student Accounts, Travel, Cashiering, Budgeting, Grant Financial Management, and related business services. The Controller serves as a trusted advisor to senior administration, supports institutional decision-making, and fosters a culture of compliance, accuracy, and service excellence.

Why Join GBC?

At Great Basin College, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing institution that serves communities across rural Nevada. You'll work with dedicated colleagues in an environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration-all while enjoying the quality of life that comes with living and working in the beautiful Great Basin region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and daily management for all financial operations of the College, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education) policies.
• Supervise and mentor business office staff across areas including accounting, grants, budgeting, travel, accounts payable/receivable, and student financial services.
• Prepare and oversee annual financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manage year-end financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee internal controls, investment management, cash handling, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the institutional lead for compliance with purchasing, travel, and fiscal policies.
• Collaborate with GBC leadership, system administrators, and external partners to ensure fiscal accountability and continuous improvement of financial systems.
• Participate in system-wide and state-level financial meetings and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA required)
• Five years of progressive financial management experience preferred
• Two years in higher education, government, or nonprofit accounting is highly desirable.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.
• Proven knowledge of financial systems, GAAP, internal controls, and governmental or fund accounting principles.
• Proficiency with modern financial systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical financial management.

Work Environment

The Controller is based on the main Elko campus and works closely with leadership and staff across all GBC locations. Occasional travel to statewide or national meetings is required. The position involves managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - D

This is a 12 month "A" contract, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $86,445 - $125,000. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt: Yes

Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact gbc-hr@gbcnv.edu

The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.