Associate Controller

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, CT

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Conferences, Contract Management, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, External Audit, Facilities Management, Finance, Financial Administration, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Head of Finance, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Peoplesoft, Policy Development, Proposal Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Retirement Plan, Schedule Development, Simulation, State Government, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New Britain, CT

POSTED

2 days ago

Details:

Posted: 05/15/26
Level: Senior Associate
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing Date: 06/12/26 at 4:00pm ET

Location:

Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
*This is a an on-campus position, there will be some telework flexibility. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences.

Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak State College Mission:

As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:

Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.

Anticipated Start Date:

Summer 2026

Position Summary:

This senior associate position is responsible for performing a full range of technical level duties associated with Procurement, Accounting & Reporting, Budgets, and Transactional Processing. The institution expects that the hired individual will be able to contribute and help identify fiscal strategies to further the Institution’s mission and create efficiencies beyond the current processing environment. The Controller's Office is additionally responsible for the care and custody of Charter Oak's physical campus; this position may assist the Controller in the management of these tasks including coordination with facility management crews. This position may perform other financial, administrative, and facility related duties as assigned.

Supervisory and Other Relationships:

This position does not have nor supervise any direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Procurement - Duties include facilitation and oversight of the requisition and purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services in accordance with CSCU and Charter Oak procurement policies. Responsibilities may include the development and coordination of RFP’s, researching market value considerations, obtaining competitive quotations, and the ultimate facilitation and maintenance of contracts as needed. This individual will also be responsible for the administration of capital and controllable assets and the associated inventory procedures. Interfacing with the CSCU & State of Connecticut Procurement and Legal teams may be necessary.

Accounting & Reporting - Perform accounting and reporting functions to ensure compliance with governmental accounting and State of Connecticut standards in addition to those internal procedures identified by management. This will additionally include internal control procedures, reconciliations, and accrual development. The employee may assist in developing policies, queries, and guidelines to ensure the general ledger is maintained appropriately and is updated when business requirements change. This individual will be expected to produce cash and accrual-based journal entries, financial reports, as well as assist in supporting independent audits.

Budgets - Assists with budget preparation and development by compiling and consolidating data. This position will create and maintain periodic internal and external budget reports for distribution.

Transactional Processing & Reconciliation - Performs a variety of professional fiscal and administrative functions which may encompass accounts payable, receipting, refunds, discounting and helping coordinate efforts across the business office including student finances.

The senior associate will continue to build upon their base skillset and will be supported through on the job training delivered through the Controller and the Vice President for Administration & CFO. This position will require high motivation and an innovative mindset. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's level degree in a relevant field.
Prior experience with enterprise grade finance ledgers such as CORE CT, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, Banner, etc.
Prior experience performing finance related tasks such as journal entry posting, budget development, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team to manage multiple tasks with on time delivery.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and sound professional judgment and initiative.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically the ability to manage communications and schedules through Microsoft Outlook, shape and interpret financial data within Microsoft Excel, and effectively present utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the application of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
Experience with external and internal audits conducted under State, Federal, or other acceptable frameworks.

Work Environment:

The incumbent typically performs work in the offices of the College’s headquarters located at 185 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Salary Range:

The current salary range for this position is $71,159 - $96,567 and while experience and qualifications are considered, candidates will start at the minimum of the salary range. This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:

Application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. Charter Oak State College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Clery Act:

Attached is Charter Oaks Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.
https://www.charteroak.edu/security/

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Charter Oak State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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