Comptroller - Cape Cod Community College

accounting, accounts payable, budget, and financial reporting. 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. General Ledger ownership. Assist the Vice President of Finance and Operations with creating the annual operating budget of approximately $45M. Ensure assigned areas complete projects such as annual financial reports, operating budgets, indirect cost proposals, and legislative appropriations requests in a timely manner. 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. Provide management with timely reviews of financial status and progress in its various programs and activities. Prepare and file financial reporting required by regulatory agencies. Create and modify financial policy and process documents, with emphasis on gaining efficiencies. Coordinate the annual financial audit, preparing audit work papers and financial statements. Serve as liaison to the Commonwealth Comptroller's Office. Establish and maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions. Direct receipt and disbursement of funds and acquisition and sale of other assets. Comply with all federal, state, local and College policies. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : 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. Demonstrated competence in general ledger accounting and report writing. Competence in use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and in use of computerized administrative software packages such as Jenzabar. Proficiency in exporting, sorting and analyzing substantial amounts of data, and an ability to understand its implication. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and data requests. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Higher Education accounting experience, preferably in Massachusetts. Familiarity with Massachusetts finance law and policies including procurement. 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 . Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Apply Online