{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"07eb92c997c6554c71508f3c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07eb92c997c6554c71508f3c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07eb92c997c6554c71508f3c","title":"Associate Controller","description":"Salary Range\n\n$110,561.00 - $143,729.00/annually, DOE\nGrade\n\n125\nWork Schedule\n\nMonday - Friday, 8am - 5pm\nSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm\nWork Calendar\n\n12 Months\nMaricopa Summary\n\n10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.\n\nThe Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.\n\nWe focus on people—not profits.\nWith 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.\nWe don’t just support our community—we help build it.\nWe are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.\n\nWe believe our employees are our most valuable asset.\nOur 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.\n\nJoin us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.\nBenefits\n\nMaricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:\nAffordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:\n\nNationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage\nPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time\n20 Paid Observed Holidays\nCompany-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage\nArizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions\nOptional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)\nTuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents\nAnnual Professional Development Funding\nFlexible Work Schedules\n\nEmployee Health & Wellness Programs:\n\nDistrict-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars\nMonthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter\nVirta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nSight-On-Site Eye Care Services\nMobile On-Site Mammography Screenings\nPre-Retirement Planning Events\nQualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)\nJob Summary\n\nThe Associate Controller at the District office at Maricopa Community Colleges plans, directs, administers, and organizes financial management services and reporting, both internal and external, for the financial accounting, analysis, and business support functions of the District. This opportunity initiates financial analyses and implements approved policies, accounting practices, and procedures for the District.\nEssential Functions\n\n35% - Manages staff and operations in multiple work units in the Office of Financial Services & Controller (some combination of accounts payable, capital asset accounting, general accounting, grants accounting, payroll, financial reporting, student financial services, and treasury/investments)\n20% - Analyzes and resolves complex accounting issues and evaluates internal and external impacts of changes in processes and policies\n15% - Plans and recommends both short-term and long-range strategies and solutions to accounting, finance, systems, and reporting issues\n15% - Provides direction, coordination, monitoring, planning, training, and evaluation of district-wide accounting and financial services; manages various district-wide projects including coordinating a variety of participants at all levels of the District; represents the Office of Financial Services & Controller on various district-wide committees and councils; coordinates with executive management, administrators, community members, vendors, financial institutions, and outside agencies\n15% - Initiates and implements district-wide fiscal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (federal, state, and local), generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP), governmental accounting standards board(GASB), and Governing Board policies\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMaster's Degree in education or a field related to Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in the field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience.\nOR\n\nAn equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described\nabove, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise, subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.\nDesired Qualifications\nCPA Certification or CPA track.\nFive (5) or more years of experience with responsibility in three or more of the following functional areas: accounts payable, capital asset accounting, general accounting, grants\naccounting, payroll, financial reporting, student financial services and treasury/investments\nExperience with enterprise accounting systems upgrades (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner)\nExperience working with multiple functional teams simultaneously\nExperience working with cross-functional teams\nOne year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.\nSpecial Working Conditions\n\nMay be required to lift objects up to 30 lbs; flexible hours possible\nHow to Apply\n\nApplicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.\n\nAdditional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.\n\nMissing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.\n\nPlease ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.\nClearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.\nIndicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;\nPart-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)\nProvide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.\nThree professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.\n\nPosting Close Date\n\nOpen until filled\n\nFirst Review: Tuesday, February 17, 2026\n\nApplications received after the review date may not be screened\n\nEEO, Title IX, & Clery Act\n\nMaricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.\n\nTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: \"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.\"\n\nThe policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.\n\nThe Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.","company":"District Support Services Center","rawCompany":"district support services center","city":"Tempe","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:09:08.902Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"11-9033.00","title":"Education Administrators, Postsecondary","slug":"education-administrators-postsecondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"611210","title":"Junior Colleges","slug":"junior-colleges"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Controller","description":"Salary Range\n\n$110,561.00 - $143,729.00/annually, DOE\nGrade\n\n125\nWork Schedule\n\nMonday - Friday, 8am - 5pm\nSummer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm\nWork Calendar\n\n12 Months\nMaricopa Summary\n\n10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.\n\nThe Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.\n\nWe focus on people—not profits.\nWith 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.\nWe don’t just support our community—we help build it.\nWe are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.\n\nWe believe our employees are our most valuable asset.\nOur 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.\n\nJoin us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.\nBenefits\n\nMaricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:\nAffordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:\n\nNationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage\nPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time\n20 Paid Observed Holidays\nCompany-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage\nArizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions\nOptional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)\nTuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents\nAnnual Professional Development Funding\nFlexible Work Schedules\n\nEmployee Health & Wellness Programs:\n\nDistrict-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars\nMonthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter\nVirta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nSight-On-Site Eye Care Services\nMobile On-Site Mammography Screenings\nPre-Retirement Planning Events\nQualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)\nJob Summary\n\nThe Associate Controller at the District office at Maricopa Community Colleges plans, directs, administers, and organizes financial management services and reporting, both internal and external, for the financial accounting, analysis, and business support functions of the District. This opportunity initiates financial analyses and implements approved policies, accounting practices, and procedures for the District.\nEssential Functions\n\n35% - Manages staff and operations in multiple work units in the Office of Financial Services & Controller (some combination of accounts payable, capital asset accounting, general accounting, grants accounting, payroll, financial reporting, student financial services, and treasury/investments)\n20% - Analyzes and resolves complex accounting issues and evaluates internal and external impacts of changes in processes and policies\n15% - Plans and recommends both short-term and long-range strategies and solutions to accounting, finance, systems, and reporting issues\n15% - Provides direction, coordination, monitoring, planning, training, and evaluation of district-wide accounting and financial services; manages various district-wide projects including coordinating a variety of participants at all levels of the District; represents the Office of Financial Services & Controller on various district-wide committees and councils; coordinates with executive management, administrators, community members, vendors, financial institutions, and outside agencies\n15% - Initiates and implements district-wide fiscal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (federal, state, and local), generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP), governmental accounting standards board(GASB), and Governing Board policies\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nMaster's Degree in education or a field related to Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in the field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience.\nOR\n\nAn equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described\nabove, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise, subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.\nDesired Qualifications\nCPA Certification or CPA track.\nFive (5) or more years of experience with responsibility in three or more of the following functional areas: accounts payable, capital asset accounting, general accounting, grants\naccounting, payroll, financial reporting, student financial services and treasury/investments\nExperience with enterprise accounting systems upgrades (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner)\nExperience working with multiple functional teams simultaneously\nExperience working with cross-functional teams\nOne year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years.\nSpecial Working Conditions\n\nMay be required to lift objects up to 30 lbs; flexible hours possible\nHow to Apply\n\nApplicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.\n\nAdditional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.\n\nMissing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.\n\nPlease ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.\nClearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.\nIndicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;\nPart-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)\nProvide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.\nThree professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.\n\nPosting Close Date\n\nOpen until filled\n\nFirst Review: Tuesday, February 17, 2026\n\nApplications received after the review date may not be screened\n\nEEO, Title IX, & Clery Act\n\nMaricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.\n\nTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: \"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.\"\n\nThe policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.\n\nThe Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:09:08.902Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:09:08.902Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"District Support Services Center","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tempe","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"07eb92c997c6554c71508f3c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/07eb92c997c6554c71508f3c"}}