Controller

Published or Revised January 14, 2025

Responsibilities: This position will manage Business Office activities in such a way as to ensure maximum operational efficiency.  Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements.

Qualifications: Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting; Certified Public Accountant license preferred. Five years work experience in the area of accounting and internal control. Supervisory experience preferred. Working knowledge of college and university accounting, and computer-based financial systems. Knowledge of Texas Statutory Requirements. Preferably experience with Jenzabar. Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines, communicate effectively and appropriately, interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, identify needs, develop solutions, and present results (i.e. senior leadership), set priorities and meet needs of the organization and achieve needed results, show independent judgment, personal responsibility, and anticipatory thinking skills, demonstrate abilities of accuracy, initiative, and organization. Student focused and a commitment to superior customer service. Professional, positive, and energetic leader able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with various departments. Excellent problem solving skills in high pressure situations, organizational, communication, and analytical skills, willingness to take initiative, prioritize, and perform proactively.

Salary: The annual salary for this position is $100,000.

Fringe Benefits:  This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee.  Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 60-day employment period.

Application Procedures:  Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 28, 2025.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date. A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of all college/university transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate.  To download the PJC Application for Employment and Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation Authorization, please visit our web site at www.parisjc.edu/employment.  Submit completed application and all other documentation to humanresources@parisjc.edu or mail to Human Resources Office, Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460.  EOE.

Note:

• Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application.  Please print The Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records.  A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended.

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Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status.  Applicants requiring accommodations for the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.