Controller

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented, dynamic, and multi-functional Controller for the Office Finance & Administration to join our team of diverse higher education professionals who are committed to student success.
The Controller will provide oversight, guidance, and coordination for several areas of the College including general accounting, grants, accounts payable, and fixed asset functions. This position will also be responsible for providing financial planning/management and disseminating financial reports, statements, and results, monitoring investment performance, and assisting with the external audit process.
The successful candidate must have the ability to adjust quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands, recognizes opportunities, initiates actions to capitalize on them to make an impact, and possesses high attention to detail with a track record of producing work that is highly accurate. This individual must exhibit sound judgment about when to take action and when to seek guidance. The selected candidate will be a morale builder, coach, mentor, and accountable team leader, model maturity, encourage collaboration and demonstrate respect for others.
Qualified candidates will have strong progressive leadership style with a spirit for fostering collaboration in a team environment is required. Demonstrated experience supervising direct reports across a range of finance and accounting area, to include budget, grants, accounts payable, and general accounting. Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance required. A minimum of five (5+) years' experience in accounting from an accredited institution required. Active CPA designation preferred; public accounting experience preferred. Experience working in a college/non-profit environment preferred.
Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials
For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc
DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement; and a Compressed Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality.
DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.