Senior College Comptroller & Financial Strategy

Cape Cod Community College; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Community College seeks a full-time Comptroller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for the college, including student accounts, grants, and accounts payable. The role requires leading accounting operations and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position emphasizes strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, data analysis, and proficiency with MS Office and Jenzabar, with an expectation of strategic financial management in a higher-education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university with seven years of related experience.
• Demonstrated competence in general ledger accounting and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and in use of Jenzabar.
• Ability to export, sort and analyze substantial amounts of data and understand implications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries and data requests.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounting and financial reporting for the College.
• Oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of student accounts, grants accounting, and accounts payable personnel.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Report writing

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Jenzabar

Presentation skills

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

7 years of related experience

Master's degree or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Jenzabar

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cape Cod Community College seeks a full-time Comptroller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for the college, including student accounts, grants, and accounts payable. The role requires leading accounting operations and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position emphasizes strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, data analysis, and proficiency with MS Office and Jenzabar, with an expectation of strategic financial management in a higher-education setting.