The Assistant Controller provides leadership and help oversee Fiscal Affairs and is responsible for the accounting operations of the College and its component units. This includes maintenance of a system of accounting records according to GAAP, assurance of internal controls to mitigate risk, enhance processes to create efficiencies, field questions and provide support to staff, upper management and the campus community and strive for accurate reporting of complex accounting issues with clean audits. The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited institution
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organization and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and experience with general ledger accounting software or ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, GASB & FASB
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- 5-7 years of accounting experience
- Supervisory experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Accounting or Business
- Certified Public Accountant License
- Accounting Experience with Higher Education
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in preparing the College’s annual financial statements to be audited by an external accounting firm.
- Supervision of the College’s accounting, procurement, and accounts payable staff
- Assist in preparing Mississippi Budge Request (MBR)
- Reviews and seek improvements on financial policy and procedure at the college
- Provides accounting and reporting support to the Controller
- Evaluate internal controls and development enhancements
- Serves as a leader regarding use and implantation of technology
- Other duties as assigned by the Controller
APPLICATION
To apply, please submit and attach the following:
- Application at www.northwestms.edu
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Three (3) Professional References: Name, Organization, Email Address and Telephone
About Us
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.”
Accreditation
Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Affirmative Action
Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have supervisory experience?
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
