College Finance Director & Controller

Nacubo; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Hills Community College is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting and analysis for college-wide operations. You will supervise accounting staff, ensure internal controls, and act for the CFO as needed to maintain financial services for the college and related entities.

The role requires an accounting degree, extensive experience in accounting/finance, and proven supervisory leadership. Strong communication and collaboration with campus departments are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting.
• Minimum of seven years current work experience in accounting/finance.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with enterprise information systems used in financial and accounting applications (Ellucian Datatel) preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Budget development, management and reporting for the college operations.
• Oversee grants accounting, budgeting compliance and financial reporting.
• Coordinate college accounting functions across departments and the foundation.
• Manage risk and maintain internal controls for financial processes.
• Oversee accounting staff and perform evaluations as needed.
• Participate in college-wide committees and institutional reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Staff supervision

Budget development

Communication

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Ellucian Datatel

Job description

Indian Hills Community College is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting and analysis for college-wide operations. You will supervise accounting staff, ensure internal controls, and act for the CFO as needed to maintain financial services for the college and related entities.

The role requires an accounting degree, extensive experience in accounting/finance, and proven supervisory leadership. Strong communication and collaboration with campus departments are essential.