Assistant Controller

Job Identification: 487

Posting Date0 : 8/27/2024

Locations :  4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS, 38668, US

Degree Level : Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule  : Full time

Job Description

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
• 10 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:

1. Assist in preparing the College’s annual financial statements to be audited by an external accounting firm.
2. Supervision of the College’s accounting, procurement, and accounts payable staff
3. Assist in preparing Mississippi Budge Request (MBR)
4. Reviews and seek improvements on financial policy and procedure at the college
5. Provides accounting and reporting support to the Controller
6. Evaluate internal controls and development enhancements
7. Serves as a leader regarding use and implantation of technology
8. 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. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu. 

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.