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Manhattan Area Technical College

Chief Financial Officer

Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan

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Chief Financial Officer

Manhattan Area Technical College , Manhattan, KS

Salary: $73,866.25–$120,032.65

Primary Accountabilities

  • Provide leadership in the preparation, implementation, and management of the college budget, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and other financial areas that meet and/or exceed appropriate requirements and best practices.
  • Administer a budget control system with appropriate daily accounting processes, standards, and evaluation, for MATC, including club/activity accounts, to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and reinforce effective stewardship of financial resources.
  • Supervise the preparation, publication, and distribution of budgets approved by the President and Board, and prepare all financial statements and related reports as required by administration, legal/state/federal entities, and accreditation agencies.
  • Serve as Treasurer to the Board of Directors, providing strategic oversight and developing customized financial monitoring tools and resources to support informed decision‑making and fiscal accountability.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the college foundation’s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fiduciary responsibilities.

Financial Operations & Cash Management

  • Reconcile all bank accounts for both the college and its foundation on a regular basis, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Supervise the collection, safekeeping, and distribution of all funds.
  • Ensure pre‑audit of purchases are within budgetary allowances and lawful expenditures of MATC.
  • Develop and maintain records for the safekeeping and depository security of all funds to maximize investment income while ensuring safety and liquidity.
  • Oversee accurate tracking and reporting of fixed assets in accordance with GASB standards, utilizing the college’s fixed‑asset management module.

Compliance, Reporting & Controls

  • Develop and monitor a system of internal controls ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, Board policy, and generally accepted accounting principles; evaluate the adequacy of the internal control system and the reliability of accounting and reporting systems.
  • Coordinate and provide all necessary financial documentation and support to ensure timely and accurate completion of annual audits for both the college and its foundation, in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Responsible for all special projects and grant financial accounting.
  • Responsible for all federal, state, and local tax reporting and maintenance of source documents and records used in the preparation of these reports.

Student & Grant Financial Oversight

  • Coordinate student billing and financial aid distribution with financial aid staff.
  • Coordinate draw down and disbursement of financial aid to students, including federal aid (Pell Grant, Direct Student Loans, SEOG grant).
  • Coordinate with grants officers on all financial aspects of institutional grants per EDGAR and state regulations, including spending activities, draw down, reporting, and audits.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

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