Job Summary

Coordinates budgets and financial functions for the college, manages operations of various business office functions, and assists the Associate Vice President of Business Affairs.

Job Duties:

• Guides budget managers in the area of budget, expenditure, and revenue reports. Enter budget journals, cash receipts, and correction journals, and maintain the budget reporting module.
• Provides operational guidance for the Student Financials team.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles bank statements with general ledger accounts.
  
• Manages the operation of detailed salary and benefit projections, monitors and reviews ongoing personnel activity by detailed tracking of personnel movement, and performs ongoing analysis of current and past financial history of revenue and operating budgets.
• Perform quantitative analyses, forecasting, and reporting to support institutional planning and budget management.
  
• Maintains and monitors internal controls to ensure compliance with KCTCS payroll, cash, and asset-related policies and procedures, while serving as lead interpreter of policies and procedures for GCTC employees.
  
• Guides department/division budget managers in budget development and management
  Assists with miscellaneous functions and special projects associated with finance and budgeting.
• Maintains proper funding for the postage meter.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
  
• Four years of relevant experience
  
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial data, including budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports to support informed decision-making.
  
• Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and advising on complex budgets, including salary and benefit projections and trend analysis
  
• Strong knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, maintain internal controls, and ensure compliance with payroll, cash, and asset management standards.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas, reporting) and financial systems
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to build advanced Excel models, dashboards, or reports to support financial analysis, forecasting, and decision-making.
  
• Experience using enterprise financial systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or similar) for budgeting, reporting, and financial data management
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.