Director of Business Services/Controller

Salary: $71,546.00 - $125,959.00 Annually

Location : Klamath Falls, OR

Job Type: Full-time Exempt

Job Number: 2025-69

Department: Administrative Services

Opening Date: 01/17/2025

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Business Services/Controller maintains and analyzes financial information, prepares and presents financial reports, and maintains fiscal stability of KCC using informed technical knowledge and skill in accounting and financial analytics. The Director of Business Services/Controller oversees various positions within the business office and leads the day-to-day functions associated with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Payroll. Additionally, this position also designs, administers, and manages systems for a wide range of budget-related programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory activities. The Director of Business Services/Controller is also responsible for interacting effectively with internal/external customers and vendors to gather needed information, resolve differences, and complete work on schedule. The position recommends the hiring of new employees, trains and supervises staff members.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Providing fiscal forecasting, budgeting, resource planning, and corresponding accounting and audit functions for the College and Foundation. Under the supervision of the Vice President of Administrative Services, the incumbent implements, tracks and reports all annual budgets. Associated tax filing, monitoring and reduction of bad debt, and grant management is included in this role.
• Prepares financial reports for college entities and various college programs, reviewing financial data to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Researches, analyzes, and interprets applicable laws and regulations relative to assigned areas of responsibility; makes recommendations based on findings. ?
• Maintains and analyzes financial information, prepares and presents financial reports, and maintains fiscal stability of KCC using informed technical knowledge and skills in accounting and financial analytics.?
• Designs, administers, and manages systems for a wide range of budget-related programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory activities.?
• Interacts effectively with internal/external customers and vendors to gather needed information, resolve differences, and complete work on schedule.?
• Recommends the hiring of new employees; trains and supervises staff members.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in special accounting projects and institutional committees/projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Ability to manage and report on a wide range of financial data, employing sound accounting principles and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to work well both independently and as a team member.
• High proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software and systems, including MS Excel and Access, with the ability to develop and present precise and easily understood financial reports.
• Proficient in the use of computers, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database software applications.
• Accurate 10-key skills.
• Works well with others in a group or team and has the ability to remain flexible despite interruptions and/or routine changes to priorities and/or job duties.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal forms, while maintaining strong interpersonal relations with college administration, government officials, auditors, staff, and students.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondences, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff, students, and the general public.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Reliable in meeting exacting or highly accurate work results, strict deadlines, and providing prompt and friendly service delivery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Learned physical skills required to perform keyboarding functions.
• Prolonged standing, sitting, and use of computers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in accounting or related field or bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with at least five (5) years of accounting experience in a lead role, including financial reporting and general ledger expertise
• At least three years management experience of multiple full-time employees in fiscal responsibility positions with increasing responsibility
• Knowledge of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

Supplemental Information

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It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: College contributes a negotiated premium amount; the coverage option determines the employee's premium contribution (Composite rates).

Group Life Insurance @ twice annual salary for employee only

Group Long Term Disability Insurance for employee only

Group Accident Insurance @ $300,000 for employee only

Tuition waiver for employee and employee's dependents for unlimited Klamath Community College District credit and non-credit courses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) coverage for employee and employee's dependents

Vacation leave @ 20 days per year

Personal leave @ 2 days per year

Sick Leave accrued @ 1 day per month

Holidays as defined in the Personnel Policies

Bereavement Leave allowance of 5 days per occurrence

Public Employees' Retirement System (upon meeting State eligibility requirements)

Individual employee option to participate in an IRC 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan

Employee option to purchase additional life insurance for employee and employee's dependents

Employee option to participate in a 403(b) and/or 457 (b) Tax Deferred Annuity