Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) And Controller

The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and Controller is responsible for the development, management and oversight of financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, policies and procedures, cash management, financial systems support, and treasury functions for CT State Community College.

The CAO and Controller plays a key role on the financial leadership team in assisting the CFO with long-range strategic financial planning. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating finance, accounting, audit and risk management objectives for the organization, and measuring the achievement of these objectives against established financial goals. The CAO and Controller is a key liaison between the college, its campuses, the CSCU System Office, internal and external auditors, and regulatory agencies with respect to financial matters.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Accounting or a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license. Seven (7) years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

• Ability to participate in consultative processes with faculty and student groups to achieve consensus and build greater integration amongst academic and non-academic units.
• Deep experience in change management within large and complex organizations.
• Ability to serve as a bridge between academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management and administrative affairs, and facilitate positive and productive conversations amongst a range of internal and external constituencies.
• A student-centered orientation, with demonstrated experience building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable and fiscally responsible management practices.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and GASB.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to facilitate group meetings.
• Experience with management of enterprise financial systems.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

Starting Salary :

Salary range; $165,083-$206,353 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions :

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu / hr / jobs .

Selection Procedure :

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and / or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening :

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and / or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies / procedures, contact : John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or jp-cardenas@ct.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.