- Leading the day-to-day operations of the Business Office.
- Overseeing the general ledger, monthly financial reporting, and annual financial statements.
- Supervising accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and fixed assets.
- Preparing financial reports and analyses for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
- Coordinating the annual audit and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with budget development, cash management, financial forecasting, and internal controls.
- Supervising, mentoring, and developing Business Office staff.
- Working collaboratively with departments across campus to provide excellent financial support and customer service.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Experience in accounting, finance, or financial management with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Experience with nonprofit or higher education accounting is helpful but not required.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with ERP or higher education financial systems is a plus.
- The ability to build positive working relationships across the College while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- 17 paid holidays each year.
- Generous paid time off and separate sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution after one year.
- Undergraduate tuition assistance for eligible immediate family members.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
- Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible accounting and management experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, not-for-profit and higher education accounting standards
- Proven leadership ability with experience supervising staff
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise financial systems
What We Do
Consider McPherson County: McPherson County is home to the Midwest's most progressive communities! The county seat, McPherson, is consistently ranked among author Norman Crampton's "100 Best Small Towns in America", we are proud of our heritage, with Old World traditions, Midwest work ethic, positive business climate and low operating costs. In McPherson County you can find that elusive life balance in their offering of diverse and progressive employment opportunities, combined with a great family-oriented environment, terrific schools, countless sports and fitness activities, numerous church-related activities and varied arts and entertainment options. From a time perspective, consider this: thanks to the strong industrial employer base, the average commute time is less than 14 minutes, compared to the United States average of almost 30 minutes. What’s more is the fact that, McPherson County is home to 50 plus industries- all primed for growth, but we can't do it without skilled and talented individuals like you! In short, McPherson County really is a great place to live, work and raise a family! McPherson County is home to 50 plus industries all primed for growth, but we can't do it without skilled and talented individuals like you! Experience what it is like to live and work most industrialized town of it's size in the nation!
