Assistant Controller

Title: Assistant Controller

State Role Title:Financial Managers

Hiring Range: Up to $95000 (Commensurate with Experience and Certifications)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Richard Bland College

Location:Richard Bland College

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often considered a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region the College is set within a picturesque rural campus spanning more than 750 acres of wetlands serene forests and the states oldest and largest pecan grove.

RBC invites applications for an Assistant Controller a critical leadership role supporting financial operations compliance and institutional effectiveness. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing accounting operations financial reporting internal controls and compliance functions. The Assistant Controller provides leadership in ensuring adherence to GAAP/GASB standards regulatory requirements and internal policies contributing to institutional effectiveness through accurate financial reporting risk mitigation and continuous process improvement.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leadership & Supervision

Provide direct supervision to assigned accounting staff
Ensure performance expectations align with organizational goals
Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner and provide ongoing feedback
Address performance issues in accordance with policy
Promote a safe compliant and productive work environment

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee and maintain the internal control framework (ARMICS)
Conduct or supervise internal control testing and documentation
Educate stakeholders on compliance risks and mitigation strategies

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assist with preparation and submission of annual financial statements and ACFR schedules
Ensure accuracy completeness and timeliness of all financial reports
Provide analytical reporting and support to executive leadership

Audit & Risk Management

Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors
Ensure timely accurate and well-documented audit responses
Support audit preparation and implementation of corrective actions

Budget Support

Assist with development monitoring and reporting of institutional budgets
Ensure compliance with Department of Planning and Budget (DPB) requirements
Support training and guidance for budget managers

Accounting Operations

Oversee the general ledger reconciliations and financial transactions
Ensure timely and accurate posting in Banner and Cardinal systems
Maintain proper documentation and financial controls

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
Demonstrated progressively responsible experience in accounting financial management auditing or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting principles and standards including GAAP GASB and/or FASB
Demonstrated progressively responsible experience with complex financial reporting internal controls and compliance functions
Demonstrated leadership and/or supervisory experience

Additional Considerations

Advanced degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM)
Experience in higher education or public sector financial management
Experience with Banner Cardinal or comparable ERP systems
Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships across organizational levels

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities programs services and keeping with this policy the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students nor in any other of its official activities based on race color national origin (ancestry) religion (creed) age military service or veteran status marital status parental status political affiliation sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression) sexual orientation family medical history or genetic information disability any other status protected by law or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment recruitment admissions financial aid and support programs are applied accordingly.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA) RBC will provide if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application interviewing and selection processes.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Final candidates are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check; driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position.

LAYOFF POLICY: If you are a classified employee and have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must attach a copy of the card with your application prior to the job posting closing date.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ONLY: A fully completed state application or résumé must be submitted for this position electronically through this website. Unfortunately RBC cannot accept mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and résumés. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. You have not completed the process until you receive a confirmation number.

ANNUAL FIRE AND SECURITY NOTIFICATION: The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information campus fire statistics safety procedures and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: For full-time teaching faculty positions and adjunct faculty (part-time teaching faculty) applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interested teaching discipline and statement of teaching philosophy their schedule availability résumé/curriculum vitaé all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references. Please note: official transcripts are required on the first day of employment for all teaching faculty positions at RBC.

For administrative and professional faculty positions the cover letter résumé all unofficial transcripts and a list of three (3) professional references are required. Official transcripts are also required on the first day of employment for administrative and professional faculty positions at RBC.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LAWS: Employees or prospective employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions should present their concerns to:

Chief Business Officer
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Pecan Hall Second Floor 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805
Telephone: extension 8603
Email:

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE IX: Employees prospective employees student workers or prospective student workers who believe they have witnessed or experienced discriminatory conditions or discriminatory acts related to RBC employment practices or inaccessible conditions that are inclusive of sexual misconduct sexual violence sexual harassment should present their concerns to either of the following:

Title IX Coordinator
Richard Bland College
Physical Address: Academic Innovation Center 11301 Johnson Road South Prince George VA 23805


Or

Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue S.W.
Washington DC 20202-1100


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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

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In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.