Controller

Join the Finance Team as the Controller!

Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Finance Department as a Controller. In this role, you will perform complex accounting activities and manage resources to achieve college goals while supporting our core values of T-So:son (Our Beliefs, Well-Being, Deepest Respect, and Working Together). This is a full-time Exempt position.

Review of candidates will begin on Febrary 1st, and the position will remain open until filled. 

Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000.

What You Will Do:

As the Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day fiscal health of the college through the following responsibilities:

• Direct all day-to-day accounting, including Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Cash Management, and Fixed Asset Management.
• Prepare and ensure the accurate issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with FASB and GAAP standards.
• Manage the annual internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with federal (OMB) and state regulations, particularly regarding grants and endowment funds.
• Analyze budget-to-actual comparisons, develop asset-tracking mechanisms, and provide recommendations based on financial findings to support management decision-making.
• Directly supervise, hire, and train the Accounting Technician, Procurement Specialist, and HR/Payroll Specialist.

What You Will Bring:

We are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background and the following skills:

• A thorough understanding of GAAP and FASB standards, as well as federal, state, and local financial laws.
• Expertise in analyzing complex financial data, performing mathematical calculations, and preparing comprehensive accounting reports.
• Experience using computers and financial software applications, such as ERP systems and query development processes.
• Skill in reconciling and auditing accounts to ensure documents are complete and accurate.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Five years of professional experience in finance, accounting, and budgeting.
• A valid state Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Status as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward this designation.
• The ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

   

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required.
• This is sedentary work performed in a typical office or administrative setting with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• The role requires close visual acuity for computer work and data analysis, as well as repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

How to Apply:

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu. If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• A list of three professional contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.
Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634