Grants Accounting Controller — Lead Financial Operations

Lansing Community College; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Controller at Lansing Community College is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the grants accounting staff, overseeing restricted fund transactions, and ensuring accurate postings and reconciled funds. This role participates in the monthly close, prepares grant reporting schedules, and supports annual financial audits and related reviews.

Regular on-campus presence is expected at the Downtown Campus, with flexibility for approved hybrid schedules.

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 with collaboration.
• Experience with integrated financial systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the grants accounting staff.
• Manage restricted fund transactions and ensure accurate postings.
• Participate in the monthly close with data analysis and reconciliations.
• Support annual financial audits and grant/audit reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Excel

General ledger reconciliations

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Integrated financial systems

Job description

The Assistant Controller at Lansing Community College is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the grants accounting staff, overseeing restricted fund transactions, and ensuring accurate postings and reconciled funds. This role participates in the monthly close, prepares grant reporting schedules, and supports annual financial audits and related reviews.

Regular on-campus presence is expected at the Downtown Campus, with flexibility for approved hybrid schedules.