Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller manages non-profit accounting and financial reporting operations and ensures effective accountability and custody of financial assets, overseeing accounting entries, fiscal year end closeout processes, enforcing compliance, implementing internal controls and strict adherence to local, state and federal laws. Supervises direct reports.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates effectively with SFCC administration and manages accounting related to restricted and unrestricted funding for non-profit entities including account reconcilement, receivables and payables, intercompany transactions, cash flow analysis, endowment accounting and financial reporting.
• Motivates, guides, and supervises direct reports while guiding them on the department's shared vision. Delegates tasks and responsibilities to ensure department goals are met; trains new staff in the department; provides input into constructive and timely performance evaluations; provides input on discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable accounting and financial laws, regulations, principles and practices, maintaining resourceful affiliations, attending meetings, workshops, hearing and training sessions, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Manages financial information system user operations and reporting, facilitating system stability, evaluating internal controls over data and business processes, conducts and administers analysis and testing, partnering with Information Technology to test, upgrade systems and install enhancements.
• Oversees production of fiscal year closeout in accordance with financial and governmental accounting standards, preparing and presenting reports for financial statement compilation, auditor attestation, and budget forecasting.
• Supervises financial operations, analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in accounting processes and procedures, providing input in SFCC and component unit fiscal management.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of complex, computer-based financial management systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and college financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of business management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of advanced financial and management accounting principles, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of college and/or public auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering existing operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in employee development and performance management.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to develop financial plans and reports, manage resources, and handle multiple, complex tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, sometimes stressful, large financial operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Seven (7) years' experience related to the major duties and responsibilities of the position to include 2 years of supervisory experience.
• OR
• Masters degree in Accounting
• Five (5) years of experience related to the major duties and responsibilities of the position to include 2 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Experience in governmental or higher education finance and accounting.
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management - Finance.

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Approximate percentages of other activities:
• Standing 10%
• Walking 15%
• Sitting 75%
• Driving 0%

Schedule Designation

• Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.
• This role will be required to work on-site in Santa Fe, NM.

Best Consideration Date: 10/20/2026

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification:

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional educational verification for compliance with accreditation standards.

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

ADA Statement:

The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement:

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC's mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!