Comptroller

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Comptroller is a full-time management-level position responsible for supervising the accounting and financial reporting of the College, and the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of student accounts, grants accounting, and accounts payable personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Supervise general accounting, contracts, grants accounting, accounts payable, budget, and financial reporting.
2. Provide leadership and direct designated departmental personnel, the management of which will include responsibility for interviewing, hiring, and training of employees, planning, assigning and directing work, developing staff, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
3. General Ledger ownership.
4. Assist the Vice President of Finance and Operations with creating the annual operating budget of approximately $45M.
5. Ensure assigned areas complete projects such as annual financial reports, operating budgets, indirect cost proposals, and legislative appropriations requests in a timely manner.
6. Provide various analyses and advise the Vice President of Finance and Operations on assorted financial reporting and budgetary issues; prepare reports which summarize and forecast College business activity and financial position in areas of revenues and expenses; and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
7. Provide management with timely reviews of financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
8. Prepare and file financial reporting required by regulatory agencies.
9. Create and modify financial policy and process documents, with emphasis on gaining efficiencies.
10. Coordinate the annual financial audit, preparing audit work papers and financial statements.
11. Serve as liaison to the Commonwealth Comptroller's Office.
12. Establish and maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions.
13. Direct receipt and disbursement of funds and acquisition and sale of other assets.
14. Comply with all federal, state, local and College policies.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four (4) year college or university plus seven (7) years of related experience, including four (4) years progressive management experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Demonstrated competence in general ledger accounting and report writing.
3. Competence in use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and in use of computerized administrative software packages such as Jenzabar.
4. Proficiency in exporting, sorting and analyzing substantial amounts of data, and an ability to understand its implication.
5. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
6. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and data requests.
7. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations.
8. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Higher Education accounting experience, preferably in Massachusetts.
2. Familiarity with Massachusetts finance law and policies including procurement.
3. Master's degree or CPA designation.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Annual salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, dependent upon qualifications. Full-time, Non-unit Professional Position. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program and the option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled, with review process to begin November 6, 2026.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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