Controller

Great Basin College • Elko, NV

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Controller to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Operations (VPFO), the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity, accountability, and strategic stewardship of the College’s resources. This position provides leadership and oversight for GBC’s financial operations, including Accounting, Disbursements, Student Accounts, Travel, Cashiering, Budgeting, Grant Financial Management, and related business services. The Controller serves as a trusted advisor to senior administration, supports institutional decision-making, and fosters a culture of compliance, accuracy, and service excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA required)
• Five years of progressive financial management experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of financial systems, GAAP, internal controls, and governmental or fund accounting principles.
• Proficiency with modern financial systems, reporting tools, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical financial management.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Two years in higher education, government, or nonprofit accounting is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and daily management for all financial operations of the College, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education) policies.
• Supervise and mentor business office staff across areas including accounting, grants, budgeting, travel, accounts payable/receivable, and student financial services.
• Prepare and oversee annual financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manage year-end financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee internal controls, investment management, cash handling, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the institutional lead for compliance with purchasing, travel, and fiscal policies.
• Collaborate with GBC leadership, system administrators, and external partners to ensure fiscal accountability and continuous improvement of financial systems.
• Participate in system-wide and state-level financial meetings and committees.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking
• Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager