Controller

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller serves as a key financial leader within Business Services at Maricopa Community Colleges, overseeing the District's accounting, financial reporting, audits, and compliance functions. This role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with institutional goals while fostering transparency and strong internal controls across the organization.

As part of the Business Services Division, which includes financial planning and budget, facilities planning and development, purchasing, auxiliary services, internal audit, and risk management, the Controller helps drive operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. Together, these teams support the District's mission by streamlining operations, optimizing resources, and enhancing overall organizational performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 30% Oversees accounting functions, including:
• General ledger
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Grants accounting
• Capital asset accounting
• Student financial services
• Financial reporting
• Treasury and investments

30% Ensures accurate financial statements and reporting are completed timely:
Oversees the annual financial statement and single audit
Provides guidance system-wide on internal controls and accounting policies, and procedures

20% Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff

20% Collaborates with senior and executive leadership to support decision-making with financial insights

Serves as the knowledge expert in finances, accounting, and internal controls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, auditing, economics, financial analytics, or related field from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or accounting, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or relevant industry certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or near-term plans to complete
B. Experience in a similar role in a higher education institution
C. Master's degree in a related field

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
Work Schedule Varies
May be required to work evenings and weekends
May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs
May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.  Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.  Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.  Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.  Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors.

Position:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED