Assistant Controller

$90,000 - $100,000/Yr

Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Bourne, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bourne, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Controller at Massachusetts Maritime Academy plays a crucial role in maintaining the Academy's accounting records and ensuring compliance with external laws and internal policies. This position involves overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and assisting in audits, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of accounting and financial reporting for the Academy.
• Performs daily and monthly accounting and financial reporting tasks for the Academy and component units.
• Assists the Controller in the oversight of all financial reporting to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Assists in the assessment of internal controls for the Academy, including the development and maintenance of fiscal policy and procedures manuals.
• Assists the Controller with the preparation and execution of the annual independent financial statement audit.
• Coordinates the preparation of year-end accounting entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Assists in preparation and/or review of complex account reconciliations and fiscal reports for internal and external constituents.
• Manages general ledger, chart of accounts, accounting records, and reconciliations.
• Assists with cash management activities of the Academy.
• Ensures accuracy of transactions entered into the Commonwealth's MMARS system for the Academy.
• Provides superior service to a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of significant accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of and experience with MS Excel and Word, and computerized accounting applications.
• Demonstrated success and commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Excellent analytical skills and effectiveness dealing with complex processes & systems.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personnel and outside agencies.
• Ability to clearly express self in written and oral communication.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong experience working with Ellucian Colleague and/or the MA Management Accounting and Reporting System (MMARS).
• Experience working in a Commonwealth of MA state entity or MA public institute of higher education.
• Master's degree in a related field including Information Technology or a CPA, CMA, CFA, or CGFM Certificate.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience managing general accounting and/or financial reporting.
• Knowledge of report writing applications.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience