Eugene, OR, USA
11 days ago
Controller
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Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.Transcripts – See instructions below.If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
How to monitor your applicationEnter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.Positions close at 9:00 pm PST. Posting Details AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement: Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities. Veterans Statement Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5586 Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential. Position Information:

Posting Number: 240066 Job Title: Controller Applicant Notification: Department Information

Our College Finance Office has begun the search for a Controller. The Controller is the principal accounting, tax compliance, account receivable, account payable, grant accounting, P-Cards, and internal/external financial reporting officer of the college. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Operations. The Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely processing of financial transactions; maintaining sound accounting policies and practices; and balancing an effective and rigorous internal control regime with excellent customer service.

Search Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Location: Main Campus Classification: Management Position Type: Management Anticipated Start Date: Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Annual Salary/Wage Range: Starting Salary Range $120,042 - $129,837 (Management Salary Grade 27) Salary/Compensation Statement: Employees newly hired into this position are placed within the first three (3) steps of the salary range. The application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education. You may also view our Management Working Agreement online. Grant Statement: Working Schedule: Full-time; Variable work hours based upon department needs; weekends, evenings and travel may be required. Generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. FLSA: Exempt Position Status: Permanent Full/Part: Full-Time Annual Schedule: 260 Day (12 Month) Annual Schedule Details: Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12579 POSTING TEXT

Posting Date: 06/10/2024 Closing Date: 07/08/2024 Applicant Pool: No Open Until Filled: No Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Audit or Management or a related field. Required Experience: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible administrative, management and leadership experience in accounting, financial or audit assignments. Licensure or Certification Requirements Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education An MBA/CPA or advanced degree in accounting, finance or auditing. Preferred Experience Community college experience. Debt obligation and pension experience. Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose: The Controller serves as the operational touchpoint for finance, accounting, and procurement formulation and execution, financial internal controls, audit preparation and managing the finance and procurement functions. The Controller is the principal lead with treasury, cash flow and debt management, tax compliance, accounts payable and balancing payroll accounts, account receivable, account payable, purchasing, grant accounting, P-Cards, internal and external financial reporting officer of the college. The Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely processing of financial transactions; maintaining sound accounting policies and practices; and balancing an effective and rigorous internal control regime with excellent customer service. Essential Functions: Oversees accounting, financial services, and procurement at the College by providing direction and guidance to staff and managers. Provides leadership and strategic oversight of the financial and business operations of the college, providing college-wide strategic oversight of financial planning and treasury services, accounting operations, accounts payable and journal entry balancing for payroll transactions, external reporting, and compliance with state and federal rules. Engage in college-wide administration including the review and development of the College’s mission, goals, and budgets. Collaborate on maintenance and evolution of administrative software (Banner); ensure appropriate participation and implementation. Support the College’s academic mission and provide strategic direction in planning and execution of technology support needs. Provide strategic and tactical leadership for projects, developing of additional resources, staying current with and anticipating changes in the financial landscape. Maintain compliance with established College policies and external regulations. Provide the overall leadership and management for units and resources listed above in Areas of Responsibility. Develop systems, policies and practices to ensure an outstanding customer service experience for students, faculty, and staff utilizing the IT services. Promote excellence in Division personnel through recruitment, selection, evaluation, as well as acknowledgment and promotion of professional development. Provide reports to VPFO for cash flow, expenditure and revenue reporting, and other financial reports as requested. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned


Equity and Inclusion
Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Supervision Statement: The Controller reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations and is a member of the President’s Executive Team. Physical Demands/Working Environment: This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Expected Competencies
Analytical Thinking. Building Relationships. Change Advocate. Teamwork. Service Mindset. Process Improvement. Innovation. Supervision and Leadership. Strategic Project Management.


Knowledge of and Skill in: Effective management, training and supervision of faculty and staff Supervisory practices and issues in a unionized environment. Professional written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and make difficult concepts easy to understand. Developing, monitoring, and/or encouraging the negotiation of grants and contracts with potential community partners to generate revenue and enhance services. Facilitating the preparation and development of budgets for the Division and administrating it within available resources. Developing, communicating and fostering a shared vision by setting clear, challenging, obtainable, and measurable goals within and among the departments of the division. Applicant Instructions: Applicant Instructions

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.


Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts – See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions contact Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST. Transcript Instructions: Transcripts are Required
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Human Resource
Attn: Jill Deneault
4000 E 30th Ave
Building #3/ 1st Floor
Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: (541) 463-3970
Email: deneaultj@lanecc.edu College and Division Information: College Information

The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane Community College partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane Community College is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History

Lane Community College was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane Community College has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high-quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.One of the advantages of working at Lane Community College is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprising the second-largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from the main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast. Union Association: Managers Working Agreement Posting Supplemental Questions

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* How did you hear about this position? Chronicle of Higher Education Craig's List Employment Department Higheredjobs.com Internal Reference Lane Website Oregonian (print) OregonLive.com (online) Register Guard (online) Register Guard (print) The Weekly (Lane Employees Only) Trade, Discipline or Diversity Related (please provide details below) * What is the difference between equality and equity? Why do you think understanding the differences between these is relevant in a community college setting?

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