<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION TITLE: Assistant Comptroller</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Administration and Finance</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Comptroller</p> <p>POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits.</p> <p>PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River, MA</p> <p>POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Assist in the supervision of general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budget, grants accounting, and the student accounts office personnel</p> <p>SALARY: $112,493.54 - $118,188.53</p> <p>STATEMENT OF DUTIES:</p> <p>The Assistant Comptroller reports directly to the Comptroller and is responsible for assisting the Comptroller in the day-to-day operations of the Fiscal Department, which includes general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budget. grants, student activities bookkeeping, and the student accounts office. Responsibilities also include maintaining, updating, and reconciling the general ledger, supervising accounts transactions, complying with fiscal policies and procedures, assisting in the annual audit and financial reporting, as well as developing compliance policies.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community. </li><li>Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions. </li><li>Hire, supervise, develop, and lead staff. Conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure continuous improvement and identify potential opportunities for growth. Work closely with Human Resources to develop staff capabilities and expectations. </li><li>Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the professional growth of staff while fostering a commitment to service excellence. </li><li>Maintains computerized general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting records. </li><li>Approve accounting and banking transactions. </li><li>Oversee monthly reconciliation of bank and account general ledgers. </li><li>Oversee accounting and reporting for Foundation and agency funds. </li><li>Assist in the development of fiscal policy and procedures and maintain and update fiscal policy and procedure manuals. </li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of Federal and State grant policies and procedures. </li><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of the College's Risk Assessment Plan and Fraud Waste and Abuse Policy. </li><li>Prepare and file on a timely basis reporting requirements for the Department of Higher Education and state reporting. </li><li>Assist in preparation of fiscal reports for internal and external constituents. </li><li>Assist in all audits, including the annual independent audit. This includes assistance in preparation of year-end accounting entries, reconciliations, and schedules. </li><li>Assist in the performance of all fiscal year-end closing procedures. </li><li>Oversee non-appropriated funds activity on the Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS) and reconciliation to internal ledgers. </li><li>Provide flexible, responsive and high-quality customer service to all whom we serve, be it students, community or staff and continuously assess processes and procedures to revise accordingly. </li><li>Use Bristol's digital communication tools, to include but not limited to; Bristol email, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other Bristol social media tools, to advance the college's social media outreach and brand to internal and external constituents. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or current enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting program (or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree). </li><li>Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in leadership within a higher education environment. </li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting or related field.* </li><li>Minimum of five (5) years' experience in budget development.* </li><li>*An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. </li><li>Experience with computerized financial accounting systems. </li><li>The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. </li><li>Demonstrated progressive experience in leadership/management level positions throughout career. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Business Administration or Certified Public Accountant. </li><li>Minimum of five (5) years' experience in higher education field. </li><li>Experience working with the Ellucian BANNER system. </li><li>Familiarity with the State Accounts System (MMARS). </li><li>Robust understanding and demonstrated inclusion of access, equity and student success practices. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and consistent experience in using varied social media outlets on behalf of a business or organization that has proven to increase the digital footprint of the organization's brand. </li><li>Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:</p> <p>Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.</p> <p>REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:</p> <p>1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.</p> <p>2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.</p> <p>3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).</p> <p>All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.</p> <p>A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.</p> <p>The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.</p>