FT Admin - Assistant Controller

Title: FT Admin - Assistant Controller

This Posting is Open Until Filled.

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 09/28/2026

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

New Hire Starting Pay: $67,158-$74,459

Employee Classification: FT Admin-Union

Level: FT Administrative-G3

Division: Financial Services - 70000

Department: Accounting Services - 70110

Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Position Type: Regular/Continuing

Bargaining Unit: AFT

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the grants accounting staff. This position oversees the restricted fund transactions in the College ERP systems and ensures that all postings are accurate and funds reconciled. Restricted funds include those allocated from Federal, State, local or private sources. This position manages and participates in the monthly close process which includes extensive data analysis, account reconciliations and required grant reporting schedules. This position also oversees the Lansing Community College Foundation general ledger, financial transaction posting, and financial reporting. This position has an active role in the annual financial audits and granting agency audits and reviews.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from a regionally accredited college.

Demonstrated experience working with general ledger and fund balance reconciliations, and data analysis.

Leadership experience in a team-based environment, including group facilitation and collaboration

Significant experience working with integrated financial systems and Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in governmental fund accounting highly recommended.

Experience in higher education, governmental entity, or non-profit.

Experience working with grants and restricted funds.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.