Assistant Controller
About The Position
Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often considered a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region, the College is set within a picturesque rural campus spanning more than 750 acres of wetlands, serene forests, and the state’s oldest and largest pecan grove. RBC invites applications for an Assistant Controller, a critical leadership role supporting financial operations, compliance, and institutional effectiveness. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. The Assistant Controller provides leadership in ensuring adherence to GAAP/GASB standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies, contributing to institutional effectiveness through accurate financial reporting, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management, auditing, or a related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting principles and standards, including GAAP, GASB, and/or FASB
- Demonstrated progressively responsible experience with complex financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions
- Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Experience in higher education or public sector financial management
- Experience with Banner, Cardinal, or comparable ERP systems
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships across organizational levels
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to assigned accounting staff
- Ensure performance expectations align with organizational goals
- Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner and provide ongoing feedback
- Address performance issues in accordance with policy
- Promote a safe, compliant, and productive work environment
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversee and maintain the internal control framework (ARMICS)
- Conduct or supervise internal control testing and documentation
- Educate stakeholders on compliance risks and mitigation strategies
- Assist with preparation and submission of annual financial statements and ACFR schedules
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reports
- Provide analytical reporting and support to executive leadership
- Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors
- Ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented audit responses
- Support audit preparation and implementation of corrective actions
- Assist with development, monitoring, and reporting of institutional budgets
- Ensure compliance with Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) requirements
- Support training and guidance for budget managers
- Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial transactions
- Ensure timely and accurate posting in Banner and Cardinal systems
- Maintain proper documentation and financial controls
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
