Director, Accounting Services & Grants

Johnson County Community College • Overland Park, KS • 8h ago

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rJohnson County Community College

rPosition: Director, Accounting Services & Grants

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Salaried

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes

Starting Salary Range: \$85,072.00 - \$112,373.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. This position supports this mission by assisting the Chief Financial Officer in the management of financial operations and providing leadership and strategic direction to the Accounting Services & Grants, Payroll, and Accounts Payable departments within Financial Services at JCCC.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business or Accounting required.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.

Supervisory experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Higher Education.

Experience with Ellucian Banner.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

Financial Strategy, Analysis, and Advisory Support:

Assist the Chief Financial Officer with banking, treasury

management, and investment strategy development to maximize returns while adhering to established risk management policies.

Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and insights to support

budget development and institutional decision-making.

Advise and train leaders across JCCC departments on financial

matters, policies, and best practices.

Interpret and provide guidance on applicable financial

regulations and internal policies.

Leadership, Staff Development, and Performance Management:

Provide leadership, direction, and training to finance staff to

support effective day-to-day operations.

Coach team members through performance issues and escalations;

implement corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.

Evaluate employee performance and establish clear goals,

responsibilities, competencies, and professional development plans.

Foster a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing work

environment.

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting:

Lead and direct all accounting functions, ensuring accurate

accounting and reporting of institutional and grant funds in compliance with applicable requirements.

Review and approve general ledger journal entries and account

reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial records.

Direct monthly and year-end close processes, including accruals

and preparation of audit workpapers.

Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the general ledger

chart of accounts.

Internal Controls, Policies, and Strategic Planning:

Design, implement, and maintain effective systems of internal

control over financial reporting and safeguarding of institutional assets.

Lead strategic planning efforts within the finance function.

Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures,

and guidelines aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Disbursement Operations:

Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely

bi-monthly payroll processing and compliance with federal,state, and institutional requirements.

Lead accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely

weekly disbursements.

Direct travel and expense program processes, procedures, and

internal controls.

Maintain a high level of expertise in payroll, accounts payable,

procurement, travel, and expenditure regulations and policies.

Audit, Compliance, and External Relations:

Direct and ensure the timely completion of the annual financial

statement audit.

Ensure financial statements, audit reports, and footnote

disclosures are accurate and compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.

Coordinate audit activities and maintain effective communication

with external auditors.

Ensure audit work papers and information requests are completed

accurately and on schedule.

*Other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Full-time Employees:

Health insurance with so

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