Assistant Controller

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) seeks an Assistant Controller to manage non-profit accounting and financial reporting, ensuring custody of assets and strict compliance with laws. You will supervise staff, oversee year-end closes, and prepare financial statements for audits and budgeting processes.

The ideal candidate has GAAP expertise, strong internal controls experience, and collaborates with IT on financial systems. The on-site role is based in Santa Fe, NM and requires 40-hour work weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; seven years of related experience including supervision.
• Master’s degree in Accounting plus five years of relevant supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with GAAP, internal controls, and governmental/non-profit reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-profit accounting and financial reporting, safeguarding assets and ensuring legal compliance.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly closes and year-end closeout; prepare reports for audits and budgets.
• Supervise staff, provide coaching, and drive process improvements across the department.
• Coordinate with IT to optimize financial systems and data integrity.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Staff supervision

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Collaboration with IT

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Compensation: Salary Grade: CS122 Minimum starting salary $78,370.00 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors.

Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Regular FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller manages non-profit accounting and financial reporting operations and ensures effective accountability and custody of financial assets, overseeing accounting entries, fiscal year end closeout processes, enforcing compliance, implementing internal controls and strict adherence to local, state and federal laws. Supervises direct reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborates effectively with SFCC administration and manages accounting related to restricted and unrestricted funding for non-profit entities including account reconcilement, receivables and payables, intercompany transactions, cash flow analysis, endowment accounting and financial reporting. Motivates, guides, and supervises direct reports while guiding them on the department’s shared vision. Delegates tasks and responsibilities to ensure department goals are met; trains new staff in the department; provides input into constructive and timely performance evaluations; provides input on discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable accounting and financial laws, regulations, principles and practices, maintaining resourceful affiliations, attending meetings, workshops, hearing and training sessions, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Manages financial information system user operations and reporting, facilitating system stability, evaluating internal controls over data and business processes, conducts and administers analysis and testing, partnering with Information Technology to test, upgrade systems and install enhancements. Oversees production of fiscal year closeout in accordance with financial and governmental accounting standards, preparing and presenting reports for financial statement compilation, auditor attestation, and budget forecasting. Supervises financial operations, analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in accounting processes and procedures, providing input in SFCC and component unit fiscal management.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of complex, computer-based financial management systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and college financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of business management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of advanced financial and management accounting principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of college and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering existing operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in employee development and performance management.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to develop financial plans and reports, manage resources, and handle multiple, complex tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, sometimes stressful, large financial operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Seven (7) years’ experience related to the major duties and responsibilities of the position to include 2 years of supervisory experience.
• OR Masters degree in Accounting Five (5) years of experience related to the major duties and responsibilities of the position to include 2 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Experience in governmental or higher education finance and accounting.
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management - Finance.

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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. Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds. Approximate percentages of other activities: Standing 10% Walking 15% Sitting 75% Driving 0%

Schedule Designation

Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends. This role will be required to work on site in Santa Fe, NM.

Best Consideration Date

10/20/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement

The SFCC is an EOE and affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community! For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000.

Our Mission and Strategic Plan Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.