Director of Financial Services/ Controller at Casper College (WY) – Casper, Wyoming

Summary:

The Director of Financial Services/ Controller serves as the chief accounting officer and must be an exceptional communicator who delivers a hands-on approach to leadership, operations, and problem-solving. The Director of Financial Services/ Controller must work seamlessly with the campus community, including the board, senior administration, faculty, and staff, and have familiarity with department needs across campus. The position will have primary responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the College's accounting and financial reporting functions, monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees and managers, and all financial reports to the U.S. Department of Education. The Director of Financial Services/ Controller maintains the general ledger and the budget and manages the Accounting and Financial management functions, including cash management, accounts payable, purchasing, student accounts receivable, and cashiering. The Director of Financial Services/ Controller is responsible for the coordination and completion of the annual audit with external auditors.

Responsibilities:

Supervises staff, including evaluation and planning workflow, deadlines, work objectives, time utilization, and problem-solving. Scope of supervision encompasses all aspects of the fiscal operation of the College including, but not limited to, budgetary control, grant accounting, coordination of purchasing with accounts payable, travel, reconciliations, accounts receivable, student accounts, cashiering, and the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, and development and refinement of database software. Recommends and advises on policies and procedures related to Accounting and Financial Management to the Vice President, Administrative Services, and implements such policies and procedures when approved.

Prepares complex annual financial reports and analyses for external entities (e.g., State and Federal reports). Collaborates with other functional areas of the College to participate in strategic planning related to enrollment management and College growth. Serves as a liaison with Federal and State entities, auditors, administrative services staff, other College staff, and students.

• Management of the financial operations of Casper College

• Supervise and evaluate employees in Accounting and Financial Management office

• Responsible for effective staffing of reporting areas

• Primary contact person in all matters concerning financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and related activities: must maintain relationships with internal and external auditors and state and federal agencies

• Participation with senior management in the planning and development of policies and procedures relating to financial operations

• Represent, as requested, the Vice President, Administrative Services, in matters related to accounting, budget, and financial operations

• Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Financial Management office, to include accounting, budget, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, cash receipts, student loans, general ledger, cash management, and investments

• Ensure that budget and accounting procedures and processes comply with all state, federal and institutional requirements

• Initiate and develop financial information and control systems and necessary management reporting, including internal budgets

• Oversee design and management of the College's financial management systems, guide the fiscal integrity of the institution, schools, and departments within the institution

• Analyze and monitor college budgets, cash management, investments; provide budgetary and financial accounting processes for all college units to ensure accountability

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Administrative Services.

• Provide training to users of the finance system and related functionality

• Conducts year-end closing and opening of financial records

• Manage BudgetPak budget planning software and provide any and all reports and analysis of data within the system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, or business operations.

• Two (2) years of staff supervision/management with responsibility for financial transactions.

• Proven ability to develop and implement efficient financial processes, systems, and reporting structures.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience translating complex financial data for senior leadership and fostering cross-department collaboration.

• High integrity with commitment to compliance, accuracy, and results-driven execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.

• Current CPA certification.

• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, GASB, budgeting, and financial analysis/reporting.

• Accounting experience in public higher education or government agency.

• Advanced experience with higher education financial systems (e.g., Ellucian, Banner, Anthology), preferably Ellucian Colleague.

Work Environment:

Typical work environment is an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors traveling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Noise level is usually minimal. Work is usually performed during the normal workday however, early morning; late evening and weekend work may be required during periods of critical attendance to meet the peak periods related to position responsibilities. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computers, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, employee may walk, stand, climb stairs, or kneel for brief periods of time. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Rare lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required (office supplies, books, paper boxes, etc.). Visual requirements require near and far acuity, depth perception and ability to focus.

• Completed Casper College online application, with contact information for three professional references
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of unofficial transcripts recommended at time of application but required prior to on-campus interview

• Employment contingent upon successful background check
• Official transcripts required upon hire