Comptroller

Date Posted	September 24, 2025
Industry	General Accounting
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	95,000 - 110,000
Website	https://jobs.camdencc.edu/postings/7299

Description:

COMPTROLLER

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community College with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

DUTIES:

The Comptroller will report directly to the Executive Director of Finance and Planning and will play a key role in financial planning and strategic budgeting, providing transparent and efficient management of resources to support the college’s mission and educational objectives. This position will be responsible for assisting in the oversight of institution’s financial health, compliance and fiscal management. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting and compliance with federal, state and institutional policies. Salary range: $95,000 - $110,000

• The Comptroller will remain consistent with Camden County College’s acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s traditions, heritages, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and leas others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplace and society.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing budget forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance, analyze variances and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide insights and financial projections to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Develop strategies for revenue generation and expense control to enhance financial sustainability.
• Provide oversight, guidance and support for the Business office staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and accountability.
• Provide direction, supervise, prepare contracts and act as a liaison for the college’s auxiliary services and partners.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining long-term financial forecasts for all of the college’s funds. Monitors both short and long-term internal and external financial and operational developments to ensure that forecasts are current and accurate.
• Manage auxiliary services including bookstore, cafeteria and parking garage and daycare center.
• Contribute to the College meeting its strategic objectives by assisting administrators and departmental heads in conducting financial analysis of current and proposed activities.
• Assists in monitoring the College’s financial condition by using analysis of financial transactions.
• Assist with supervision of internal audits and grant funded projects.
• Assists in preparation of annual audited financial statements.
• Assists in preparation of the annual budgets whereby organizational needs are identified, consensus on priorities obtained, and translates into a financial plan.
• Assists in ensuring that the College is following financial regulatory, legal, administrative, collectively bargained, contractual, procedural and accounting standards.
• Serves as an advocate for the College’s interests. Represents the College by speaking to and making presentations to external groups who have the capacity to contribute to the College’s success.
• Maintains positive and productive relationships with federal, state and local officials who interface with the College.
• Spearhead the development of a uniform cost analysis process and procedure for the College’s projects and programs.
• Perform other related duties requested by the Executive Director of Finance and Planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

·         Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.

·         Minimum of 7 -10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance in higher education setting.

·         Demonstrable knowledge of State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to institutions of higher education.

·         Strong organizational skills, writing skills, knowledge of budgets, auxiliary service knowledge, cost analysis knowledge and the ability to work independently.

·         In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards board (GASB).

·         Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with college faculty, staff, administrators and governing boards.

·         Experience in managing auxiliary services (preferably for an institution of higher education).

·         Experience in operational and strategic planning, policy development and financial analysis.

·         Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, governing boards and the general public in large or small group settings.

·         Exemplary work ethic and leadership skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other specialized software required.

PLEASE APPLY HERE: Comptroller - Camden Community College

Camden County College offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees that includes medical, prescription, dental plans, life insurance, short & long- term disability, retirement plans, and a flexible spending account. The College also offers a generous paid time off policy, as well as paid holiday time. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver programs and professional development opportunities.

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https://jobs.camdencc.edu/postings/7299