FT Admin - Assistant Controller

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

Build your future at Lansing Community College!

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis:09/28/2026

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the grants accounting staff. This position oversees the restricted fund transactions in the College ERP systems and ensures that all postings are accurate and funds reconciled. Restricted funds include those allocated from Federal, State, local or private sources. This position manages and participates in the monthly close process which includes extensive data analysis, account reconciliations and required grant reporting schedules. This position also oversees the Lansing Community College Foundation general ledger, financial transaction posting, and financial reporting. This position has an active role in the annual financial audits and granting agency audits and reviews.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited college.
• Demonstrated experience working with general ledger and fund balance reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Leadership experience in a team-based environment, including group facilitation and collaboration
• Significant experience working with integrated financial systems and Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in governmental fund accounting highly recommended.
• Experience in higher education, governmental entity, or non-profit.
• Experience working with grants and restricted funds.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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