Assistant Controller (Full-Time)

Salary: $83,243.00 – $112,386.00 Annually
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-05686
Closing: 6/28/2026
Location: 700 W State Street, Milwaukee,
WI
Division: Finance

Description

Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller
assists in managing the functional areas of payroll, accounts payable, general and project accounting, debt issuance and rating agency
relations, audits, investment and cash management, and enterprise operations. This role coordinates with MATC departments including student
accounting, procurement, the budget office, and human resources, as well as external partners including MATC’s childcare centers, MPBS, food
services, and the print shop.

The Assistant Controller produces financial statements and reports in compliance with federal, state,
local, and WTCS laws and regulations, utilizing GAAP. Work is performed with a high degree of independence within established laws,
policies, and institutional objectives, with continuous communication across the division, industry partners, federal agencies, and
governmental regulatory bodies. Serves as acting Controller in the absence of the Controller.

Characteristic Duties and
Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Internal Controls
  • Produces and distributes financial
    statements and reports for local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
  • Analyzes operational effectiveness and recommends improvements
    to administrative and business practices.
  • Coordinates with the Controller on district-wide fiscal planning and Business Office
    development.
  • Prepares fiscal analyses aligned with external funding factors and institutional priorities.
  • Develops,
    implements, and monitors internal controls, accounting systems, and financial operating procedures.
  
  
• Budget &
  Financial Planning
  • Reviews and monitors actual performance versus budgeted figures in collaboration with the Budget
    Director.
  • Assists with annual budget development and the administration of District financial-asset investment
    instruments.
  • Determines the judicious use of short-term and long-term financing.
  
  
• Audit &
  Compliance
  • Facilitates annual internal and external audits; executes corrective action on findings.
  • Ensures full
    compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
  • Maintains working relationships with Wisconsin Technical
    College System (WTCS) staff to implement state policies and accounting directives.
  
  
• Data-Driven Process
  Improvement
  • Leverages data analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Analyzes
    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to gain actionable insights.
  • Recommends proactive enhancements to
    computer information systems and business procedures.
  
  
• Leadership & Supervision
  • Manages a
    high-performing team focused on quality and value-added services.
  • Oversees hiring, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and
    progressive discipline.
  • Allocates cross-functional responsibilities and optimizes work
    processes.
  
  
• Collaborative Teamwork
  • Establishes and enhances positive work relationships with staff,
    faculty, and administrators.
  
  
• Ethics & Confidentiality
  • Maintains uncompromising adherence to moral
    and ethical principles, truthfulness, and accuracy.
  • Handles all student and employee matters in a confidential and respectful
    manner.
  
  
• Professional Growth
  • Maintains knowledge of best practices in higher education,
    specifically for community colleges.
  • Participates in workgroups, workshops, and professional associations to promote continuous
    learning.
  • Performs other related duties as required to ensure efficient division operations and support institutional
    objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation
standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

MINIMUM Required Education & Experience:
must meet all criteria listed below

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or
  a closely related field
• At least five (5) years of senior-level financial administration experience to include;
  • At
    least three (3) years of staff supervision or one (1) year of staff supervision combined with an Emerging Leaders
    equivalency
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in Accounting,
  Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• More than five (5) years of related experience
• Licensure/Certification:
  CPA license

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Financial Expertise & Compliance

• Public
  Sector Finance: Extensive knowledge of financial administration within public education and governmental
  environments.
• Accounting Standards: Deep understanding of GAAP in accordance with
  GASB and FASB standards, including fund accounting principles.
• Fiscal Management:
  Expert in public sector borrowing, debt service practices, budgeting, and overall financial management.
• Policy
  Development: Proven experience developing and implementing comprehensive financial policies and procedures.

Leadership
& Strategic Management

• Executive Progression: Extensive financial management experience with a demonstrated
  upward trajectory in line management responsibilities.
• Academic Administration: Proven leadership competencies
  specifically tailored to academic and educational settings.
• Personnel Management: Skilled in supervising,
  mentoring, and motivating staff within a unionized environment.
• Operational Excellence: Ability to
  prioritize work assignments and manage complex, multi-divisional projects under tight deadlines.

Analytical & Technical
Proficiency

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills, including financial forecasting and
  modeling.
• Technical Savvy: Proficient in financial systems and advanced spreadsheet software; ability to implement
  innovative technologies in educational settings.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Stakeholder
  Engagement: Skilled at building relationships with Board members, faculty, students, and external
  organizations.
• Public Presence: Effective oral and written communicator with strong public speaking and
  presentation skills.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse
  student and employee populations.
• Professional Integrity: Committed to transparency, fairness, and professionalism
  in all stakeholder interactions.

Supplemental Information

Start Date: This position supports
the Finance Division and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours: This position is a full-time, 40
hours per week 100% onsite position and work hours are during regular business hours (i.e. 8am – 4:30pm, Monday –
Friday).

Location: Based out of our Milwaukee Downtown Campus

Compensation: Salary pay rates
are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of
the applicant’s employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements:
Please follow these steps.

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety
You must provide
thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or
reviewed.
2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Cover Letter
• Resume; please
  note, submission of a resume does not satisfy the requirement for a thoroughly completed application.

Interviews:
Qualified candidates will be invited to a round 1 interviews will take place virtually and with finalist then subject to in-person
interviews will be at the Milwaukee Downtown location,

EEO: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate
against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,
sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in
any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable
local, state or federal law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System:
711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

To
apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/5378249/assistant-controller-full-time
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