Associate Controller Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Details:Posted: 05/15/26
Level: Senior Associate 
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing Date:  06/12/26 at 4:00pm ETLocation:Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
*This is a an on-campus position, there will be some telework flexibility. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences. 
Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Charter Oak State CollegeCharter Oak State College Mission:As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.Charter Oak State College Vision:Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2026Position Summary:  This senior associate position is responsible for performing a full range of technical level duties associated with Procurement, Accounting & Reporting, Budgets, and Transactional Processing. The institution expects that the hired individual will be able to contribute and help identify fiscal strategies to further the Institution’s mission and create efficiencies beyond the current processing environment. The Controller's Office is additionally responsible for the care and custody of Charter Oak's physical campus; this position may assist the Controller in the management of these tasks including coordination with facility management crews. This position may perform other financial, administrative, and facility related duties as assigned.
Supervisory and Other Relationships:  
Position Responsibilities:  Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's level degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience with enterprise grade finance ledgers such as CORE CT, Peoplesoft, Jenzabar, Banner, etc.
• Prior experience performing finance related tasks such as journal entry posting, budget development, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team to manage multiple tasks with on time delivery.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and sound professional judgment and initiative.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically the ability to manage communications and schedules through Microsoft Outlook, shape and interpret financial data within Microsoft Excel, and effectively present utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the application of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
• Experience with external and internal audits conducted under State, Federal, or other acceptable frameworks.

Work Environment:The incumbent typically performs work in the offices of the College’s headquarters located at 185 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Salary Range:The current salary range for this position is $71,159 - $96,567 and while experience and qualifications are considered, candidates will start at the minimum of the salary range. This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. Application Instructions:To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobsSelection Procedure:Application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.Background Screening:All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. Charter Oak State College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Clery Act:
Attached is Charter Oaks Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security. 
https://www.charteroak.edu/security/
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Charter Oak State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. 
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
 

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