Associate Director of Budget and Finance

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

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Associate Director is responsible for the fiscal management and oversight of certain finance office functions. Manages and supervises professional finance office staff and includes oversight of work related to: general ledger, budget, audit, grant accounting and reporting, fixed asset accounting and the front office area. Associate Director will have oversight over the Budget and Senior Account Analyst, along with controls over the budget process. Associate Director is responsible for cash management and controls. Associate Director is responsible for all aspects of capital project accounting. In the absence of the Director of Budget and Finance, Associate Director may assume temporary role of duties in this position.

* Associate Director will work in coordination with the director of budget and finance and the director of procurement to maintain the integrity of the accounting processes ( GAAP), internal controls, and the budget. Responsible to review, verify, and ensure proper accounting of all transactions related to areas assigned and assist with other areas within finance as needed. Associate Director assists with the maintenance of the chart of accounts.

* Associate Director is responsible for cash management and controls, including banking, investment management, and credit card processing management for college accounts. Responsible for managing online banking. Associate Director will be the primary point of contact for external banking relationships and will manage those banking relationships.

* Associate Director is responsible for preparation of all internal and external communication and reporting of capital project accounting, including audit reports and the coordination between internal staff and external parties, including state and county representatives, and college and county auditors.

* Responsible for the coordination of payments between the college, the county, the state, and other external parties related to all capital projects. Includes the preparation of state billing for the purpose of reimbursing the county and/or college.

* Associate Director will review and approve input of the capital project file for accuracy and completeness.

* Work in conjunction with the Finance Technology and Reporting Manager in utilizing querying software to develop, implement, and maintain overall finance department reporting and project needs, assuring success with multi-engagements. In coordination with IT, oversees accounting systems access and controls.

* Associate Director will identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in the areas assigned.

* Responsible for computerized accounting systems implementations, updates and related modifications of policies and procedures.

* Responsible for the oversight of legal and compliance policies and procedures for areas assigned.

* Responsible for review and revision of the college's policies and procedures related to finance office oversight.

* Assists with the annual close out process and year-end projection analysis.

* Assist college constituents with financial statement information and non-routine issues.

* Prepares financial reports, surveys, state and federal reports as required.

* Coordination of the annual audit and oversight of the preparation of the work papers for areas assigned.

* Responsible for the internal accounting controls of areas assigned.

* Responsible to monitor vital signs for the areas assigned and assist with office wide vital sign reporting.

* Performs and assists with the training provided by the finance department.

* Responsible to review and modify, in order to keep current, all finance information on the web and portal.

* Responsible for hiring and directing staff for the areas assigned in the finance department.

* Associate Director oversees and reviews outcomes of subordinates.

* Performs additional duties as assigned.

* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.

* A minimum of five years of experience, two of which should be management capacity, which includes supervision.

* Management experience in a finance office preferred.

* Extensive knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures and principles as they relate to the area assigned.

* Ability to determine changes in regulations that affect our policies and procedures related to areas assigned

* Ability to apply accounting principles and procedures to all areas of assignment.

* Ability to use own initiative to locate and resolve problems.

* Ability to coordinate with other areas of the college and external agencies to perform duties.

* Ability to interview, hire, train, direct, evaluate, discipline, and provide supervisory support to subordinates.

* Ability to analyze accounting and budget systems to ensure accuracy and recommend and initiate modifications if necessary.

* Ability to use standardized computer software such as spreadsheets, database, and word processors.

* Ability to operate routine accounting machines such as a calculator, computer, copier, and printer.

* Ability to interact tactfully and to deal courteously and effectively with others.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

* Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.

* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any action on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Position requires a great deal of coordination with internal and external constituents. Extended hours during peak periods, fast pace, and busy, deadline-driven, high stress conditions.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.