Careers at LCC

Job Summary:

This position provides leadership and guidance to facilitate finance activities among administrators and program leaders across the College’s divisions. Responsibilities include performing in-depth analytical reviews, reconciliations and financial forecasts, as well as offering expert guidance and instruction to college management on financial matters. The role involves developing, preparing, and assisting in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual budget and financial reports.

Key duties also include recommending enhancements to existing systems and procedures; suggesting fiscal policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, principles, policies, and procedures. This position requires collaboration with a wide range of college stakeholders and is a critical member of the Financial Services Team, serving as a valuable resource to various divisions.

Additionally, this role serves as a liaison to Business Analysts on system-related issues concerning budget, planning, and monitoring. It involves developing and refining complex financial models in support of implementation and continuous improvement of the Strategic Plan, rendering a higher level of financial analysis for internal and external constituencies.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related field from a regionally accredited institution; OR Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three years relevant work experience

Significant experience in accounting, budget development, preparation, monitoring and/or financial analysis in a dynamic organization

Experience with group facilitation and collaboration

Demonstrated experience using business related technology.

Demonstrated experience with finance systems, spreadsheet applications and database management

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Three to five years administrative or leadership experience in a dynamic organization

Proven ability to simplify, organize and communicate information in a clear and concise manner, both in oral and written form.

Ability to infuse technology into business systems to increase productivity and reduce costs

Possess ability to identify education/training needs of college employees responsible for departmental financial functions and strategy to resolve

Ability to identify and analyze input from diverse sources

Ability to meet deadlines

Must work effectively, independently and collaboratively with individuals and/or groups campus-wide.

Proficient organizational and project management skills with the ability to influence work progress and outcomes.

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