Assistant Controller, Grants & Restricted Funds

Aurizon Holdings Limited; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead grants accounting operations on campus in Lansing, Michigan. The role oversees the restricted fund postings, reconciliations, and monthly close, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for federal, state, local, and private funds.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in accounting, strong data analysis skills, and proven leadership in a team environment, with experience in integrated financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited college.
• Experience with general ledger and fund balance reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Leadership experience in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants accounting staff, postings, and fund reconciliations.
• Manage monthly close process and required grant reporting schedules.
• Oversee the Lansing Community College Foundation general ledger and financial reporting.
• Support annual financial and grants audits and reviews.

Skills

Excel

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Grant accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Integrated financial systems

Job description

Lansing Community College is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead grants accounting operations on campus in Lansing, Michigan. The role oversees the restricted fund postings, reconciliations, and monthly close, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for federal, state, local, and private funds.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in accounting, strong data analysis skills, and proven leadership in a team environment, with experience in integrated financial systems and Microsoft Excel.