Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA
Job Number: 202600185 BASIC PURPOSE
This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will take place after Sunday, June 21st. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Enrollment Services, the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller (AVP/Controller) serves as a senior financial leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the College's financial operations, accounting systems, financial reporting, budgeting support, treasury operations, and internal control environment for both the College and affiliated Foundation entities. The AVP/Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for the Controller's Office and oversees the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting, student accounting, fixed assets, capital accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit functions of the College. The position serves as the College's principal resource for accounting standards, financial compliance, internal controls, and external financial reporting requirements, including GASB, FASB, GAAP, federal and state regulations, and higher education reporting standards. The AVP/Controller partners closely with college leadership to support strategic financial planning, operational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and continuous process improvement. The position regularly interacts with senior leadership, faculty, staff, external auditors, banking partners, state agencies, bond trustees, rating agencies, and the Board of Trustees.
The AVP/Controller supports the preparation and integrity of interim and annual financial statements, tax filings, state and federal reporting, annual audits, and financial analyses while ensuring that financial systems and internal controls effectively support the College's operational and strategic objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at [email protected] .
All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at [email protected] or 215-619-7383.
- This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change.
This position will be open until filled. Review of applications will take place after Sunday, June 21st. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Enrollment Services, the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller (AVP/Controller) serves as a senior financial leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the College's financial operations, accounting systems, financial reporting, budgeting support, treasury operations, and internal control environment for both the College and affiliated Foundation entities. The AVP/Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for the Controller's Office and oversees the accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant accounting, student accounting, fixed assets, capital accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit functions of the College. The position serves as the College's principal resource for accounting standards, financial compliance, internal controls, and external financial reporting requirements, including GASB, FASB, GAAP, federal and state regulations, and higher education reporting standards. The AVP/Controller partners closely with college leadership to support strategic financial planning, operational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and continuous process improvement. The position regularly interacts with senior leadership, faculty, staff, external auditors, banking partners, state agencies, bond trustees, rating agencies, and the Board of Trustees.
The AVP/Controller supports the preparation and integrity of interim and annual financial statements, tax filings, state and federal reporting, annual audits, and financial analyses while ensuring that financial systems and internal controls effectively support the College's operational and strategic objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the College's accounting and financial reporting functions for the College and affiliated Foundation entities, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, cash flow analyses, and supporting schedules.
- Serves as the College's primary liaison with external auditors and coordinates all aspects of the annual financial statement audit, Single Audit, enrollment audits, agreed-upon procedures engagements, and other external compliance reviews.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of the Statement of Net Position, Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, Statement of Cash Flows, Notes to Financial Statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), IRS Form 990, IPEDS reporting, and other required federal, state, and local filings.
- Oversee and maintain an effective system of internal controls designed to safeguard institutional assets, ensure financial integrity, and minimize risk related to fraud, policy violations, or operational inefficiencies.
- Provides leadership and oversight for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, student accounting, grant accounting, purchasing support, fixed assets, capital accounting, and disbursement operations.
- Supports the annual operating and capital budget development process in collaboration with the Vice President for Finance and Enrollment Services, Budget Office, and College leadership.
- Assists in the management of treasury and cash management operations, including monitoring liquidity, banking relationships, investment activity, and debt-related compliance requirements.
- Oversees preparation of Commonwealth reimbursement requests, capital applications, grant financial reporting, and other external financial submissions.
- Recommends and establishes benchmarks, metrics, and analytical tools to evaluate financial and operational performance across divisions and departments.
- Serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership in evaluating policies, procedures, systems, and operational practices to improve efficiency, service, compliance, and reporting capabilities.
- Maintains and promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer service, innovation, and continuous process improvement within the Finance Division.
- Serves as a primary liaison with Information Technology to ensure financial systems, reporting tools, and system integrations effectively support institutional needs and reporting requirements.
- Assists with implementation, optimization, and enhancement of ERP and financial reporting systems.
- Provides financial guidance and support to the President's Cabinet, senior administrators, Board committees, and Board of Trustees as requested.
- Participate regularly in Board Standing Committee meetings and full Board meetings and prepares related financial presentations and supporting materials.
- Supervises, mentors, and evaluates professional and support staff within the Controller's Office and related functional areas.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. CPA designation or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience required.
- Minimum three (3) years of progressive supervisory and leadership experience required.
- Demonstrated experience managing audits, financial reporting, and internal controls in a complex organizational environment required.
- Higher education accounting and finance experience are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with GASB, FASB, GAAP, federal and state compliance requirements, and higher education financial reporting standards required.
- Experience with ERP/financial systems implementation, integration, and optimization is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required.
- Strong technology skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems experience required.
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague or similar higher education ERP systems preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet critical deadlines, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity, customer service, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and higher education finance operations.
- Thorough understanding of GASB, FASB, GAAP, AICPA standards, federal and state regulations, and higher education compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of automated financial systems, reporting platforms, and data analysis tools.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare clear, accurate, and meaningful financial reports, statements, forecasts, and presentations.
- Ability to establish priorities independently, manage competing deadlines, and organize staff and resources effectively.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and team development skills.
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement orientation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies across the institution.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at [email protected] .
All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at [email protected] or 215-619-7383.
Posted 2026-05-29
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