Hybrid Finance Director & Controller

Everett Community College; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Community College is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Controller to lead core financial operations, safeguard financial reporting, and ensure audit readiness. The role reports to the Vice President of Finance and emphasizes participatory leadership, process improvement, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate combines fund/governmental accounting expertise with a collaborative leadership style, coaching staff and driving accountability across the finance team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of professional accounting experience including fund accounting or governmental financial reporting.
• Three years in a management role supervising staff.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and governmental internal control frameworks.
• Ability to communicate technical financial data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage core financial functions including GL, accounts payable/receivable, and treasury.
• Oversee chart of accounts and ERP/system accounting structure.
• Direct year-end close and GAAP/GASB financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regs and internal controls; support audits.
• Supervise staff; align with collective bargaining agreements; foster collaboration.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Fund/government accounting

GAAP/GASB knowledge

Internal controls

Staff coaching/mentoring

Communications skills

Change management

Visionary leadership

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Student-centered mindset

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Everett Community College is seeking an experienced Director of Finance and Controller to lead core financial operations, safeguard financial reporting, and ensure audit readiness. The role reports to the Vice President of Finance and emphasizes participatory leadership, process improvement, and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate combines fund/governmental accounting expertise with a collaborative leadership style, coaching staff and driving accountability across the finance team and