Executive Director, Accounting and Controller

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

PURPOSE ANDSCOPE:

The Executive Director, Accounting and Controller oversees the College's accounting and financial reporting operations. The position holds direct management authority and accountability to execute policies and operational initiatives for a department, group of departments, or functional areas throughout the College. The position provides leadership and oversight of financial reporting, accounting principles, College policies and federal and state regulations for the accounting and grants accounting teams. The position is responsible for working with multiple departments to implement changes to ensure compliance with accounting principles and governmental standards. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor (SAVC) of Financial Reporting & Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS:

1. Under general direction of the SAVC, provides strategic vision and operational leadership for the accounting and grants accounting teams, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
2. Serves as the College expert in Governmental Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Provides insights and recommendations to the SAVC and CFO on accounting matters that can help in decision making
3. Ensures compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and reporting requirements by overseeing the implementation of new governmental and accounting standards
4. Directly manages cross-departmental relationships and communicates regularly with management regarding major business and technical risks. Responsible for developing strategies to mitigate these risks and implement internal controls
5. Under general direction of the SAVC, oversees and coordinates the preparation of the College's financial reports. Ensures reports are prepared timely and accurately
6. Performs technical accounting research of complex financial issues to ensure the College's proper accounting treatment and compliance of financial transactions, recognition of revenue and expenses, accruals, financial reporting, and maintenance of the College's chart of accounts
7. Manages and/or oversees multiple accounting-related submodules within PeopleSoft, including but not limited to the General Ledger, AR Billing, Fixed Assets, and Project Costing. This includes configuration, security, access, testing, routine changes to related tables, etc.
8. Directs and manages external audits and reviews; coordinates with external auditors and department managers to communicate requests and ensure required data is provided for audits
9. Actively participate in and/or leads various LSC meetings, committees, training sessions, conferences, and PeopleSoft user groups
10. Identifies and drives process improvement initiatives; ensure that LSC's return on investment is maximized
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and standards for day-to-day operations and in the creation of financial reports
• Ability to apply, lead and implement accounting concepts and principles
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of educational institutions and how financial decisions and policies impact student operations and instructional areas
• Ability to understand Lone Star College System policies and procedures
• Excellent management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive results
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to display personal initiative and autonomy
• Ability to establish strategy and direction for department
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to problem solve and provide team building skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail while still meeting deadlines
• Ability to set priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously
• Above average skills in utilization of computer systems to extract and report information

PHYSICALABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE ANDCONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management level position

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in governmental accounting
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience using financial management systems (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

Hiring salary range is $111,072 to $127,733.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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