Strategic Assistant Controller – Higher Education

Lewis & Clark College; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

The Assistant Controller at Lewis & Clark College in Portland will oversee the general ledger, daily accounting operations, and financial reporting to support the College’s objectives. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, staff leadership, and effective cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities include grants administration, accounts payable oversight, and driving process improvements within the Business Office using Colleague or similar systems, with a focus on accuracy, compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Minimum four years of professional accounting experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & General Ledger Management.
• Financial Reporting, Audit & Internal Controls.
• Grants, Accounts Payable & Purchasing Administration.
• Financial Systems, Process Improvement & Campus Support.
• Accounting Team Leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Four years of professional accounting experience

Master’s degree may substitute for one year experience

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Colleague or similar ERP system

Job description

The Assistant Controller at Lewis & Clark College in Portland will oversee the general ledger, daily accounting operations, and financial reporting to support the College’s objectives. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, staff leadership, and effective cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities include grants administration, accounts payable oversight, and driving process improvements within the Business Office using Colleague or similar systems, with a focus on accuracy, compliance,