Associate Controller

Charter Oak State College•New Britain, CT

8d•$71,159 - $96,567•Hybrid

About The Position

This senior associate position is responsible for performing a full range of technical level duties associated with Procurement, Accounting & Reporting, Budgets, and Transactional Processing. The institution expects that the hired individual will be able to contribute and help identify fiscal strategies to further the Institution’s mission and create efficiencies beyond the current processing environment. The Controller's Office is additionally responsible for the care and custody of Charter Oak's physical campus; this position may assist the Controller in the management of these tasks including coordination with facility management crews. This position may perform other financial, administrative, and facility related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's level degree in a relevant field.
Prior experience with enterprise grade finance ledgers such as CORE CT, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, Banner, etc.
Prior experience performing finance related tasks such as journal entry posting, budget development, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team to manage multiple tasks with on time delivery.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and sound professional judgment and initiative.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically the ability to manage communications and schedules through Microsoft Outlook, shape and interpret financial data within Microsoft Excel, and effectively present utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the application of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
Experience with external and internal audits conducted under State, Federal, or other acceptable frameworks.

Responsibilities

Facilitation and oversight of the requisition and purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services in accordance with CSCU and Charter Oak procurement policies.
Development and coordination of RFPs, researching market value considerations, obtaining competitive quotations, and the facilitation and maintenance of contracts as needed.
Administration of capital and controllable assets and the associated inventory procedures.
Interfacing with the CSCU & State of Connecticut Procurement and Legal teams.
Perform accounting and reporting functions to ensure compliance with governmental accounting and State of Connecticut standards in addition to internal procedures.
Internal control procedures, reconciliations, and accrual development.
Assist in developing policies, queries, and guidelines to ensure the general ledger is maintained appropriately and is updated when business requirements change.
Produce cash and accrual-based journal entries, financial reports, and assist in supporting independent audits.
Assist with budget preparation and development by compiling and consolidating data.
Create and maintain periodic internal and external budget reports for distribution.
Perform a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions which may encompass accounts payable, receipting, refunds, discounting and helping coordinate efforts across the business office including student finances.
Continue to build upon their base skillset and will be supported through on the job training delivered through the Controller and the Vice President for Administration & CFO.
Perform other duties as assigned.