Comptroller

Comptroller

Position Title:

Comptroller
Primary

Work Location:

South Sioux City Campus
Starting Wage: $68,000-$73,000
Closing Date:
Until Filled

The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners. Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high quality education.

Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting and coordinating external audits and Single Audits
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with grant accounting and federally funded programs preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and primarily on campus to support financial operations

Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following:

• Audit preparation and coordination, including work papers, schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, and audit requests
• Serving as an operational liaison with external auditors, leadership, and internal departments
• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts and trial balances
• Managing structured month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Understanding and applying internal controls, segregation of duties, and compliance requirements
• Experience with grant accounting, SEFA preparation, and federally funded programs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a confidential, deadline‑driven environment
• Ability to provide guidance and support to staff on financial procedures and compliance

Under the direction of the Vice President of Administration, the Controller oversees and supports the College’s accounting operations, coordinates audit‑related activities, and serves as a key participant in financial reporting, grant accounting, compliance, and audit readiness. The Controller works in close collaboration with the Grant Manager to support grant reconciliations, documentation, and reporting workflows.

The Controller serves as a key participant and primary operational liaison for the annual external audit and Single Audit. This includes preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, and supporting documentation; coordination of audit requests; and timely response to audit inquiries. The position prepares and maintains the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and supports Single Audit documentation and testing. The Controller maintains financial documentation standards and record retention in accordance with federal and institutional requirements and assists with responding to audit findings and implementing corrective action plans.

The Controller manages and enforces a structured month‑end and year‑end close process, including timelines, reconciliations, review procedures, and financial reporting. The position prepares and maintains accurate monthly and year‑end trial balances, financial schedules, variance analyses, and reporting for leadership and quarterly financial review meetings.

The Controller supports daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cash management, and fixed asset tracking. The position prepares and/or reviews monthly bank reconciliations, investigates discrepancies, and ensures cash balances accurately reconcile to the general ledger in accordance with internal control standards.

The Controller supports grant accounting activities and compliance…