National Campus/Business Office
P.O. Box 159
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

Reporting:

The Comptroller reports directly to the Vice President for Administrative Services on all matters pertaining to the operation/management of Business Office, Bookstore, and Dining Hall.

: Responsible for providing leadership and vision in the management of the financial resources of the College for fiscal planning, financial records and reporting, investment strategy, cash management, financial analyses and certain key administrative functions. Advise senior management on college’s business issues and the fiscal impact of policy options. Responsible for the management of the College’s Budget. Monitor expenditures for compliance to approved budget. Provides oversight, the preparation, and review of financial statements, reconciliations, and reports related to the College's financial affairs; provide information, specific analysis, and appropriate training to others on financial and budgeting issues, etc. Review account activities on funds to ensure accuracy and conformity with applicable controls and guidelines. Notify appropriate persons and/or taking corrective actions as necessary. Maintain the College’s financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Administer a system of internal controls, which assure legal and fiscal compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and generally accepted practices. Recommend and implement fiscal procedures for efficient allocation of resources for all college operations. Research, evaluate, develop and recommend general financial policies /procedures /manuals and modifications to existing methods to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency. Ensure sound cash flow management based on best practices. Liaise with various agencies on financial matters. Responsible for hiring, evaluating and supervising administrative and supervisory subordinates and serve in committees of the College. Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college in accounting, finance or related fields and five years of progressively responsible work in accounting and financial management of a business office, preferably in a postsecondary institution, with at least three years in supervisory capacity. Master’s degree and US CPA certification preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Knowledge of: modern accounting principles and practices; computerized accounting systems; fund accounting; budget development and reporting; principles of endowment funding; Government Accounting Procedures System (GAPS; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulations/pronouncements; Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR); Office of Management and Budget (OMB)circulars A-21. Ability to: develop the long-term financial and budgetary strategies for a postsecondary educational institution; develop the institutional policies and procedures; provide financial and fiscal management leadership; establish and maintain effective working relationship with administrators, public, faculty and staff; communicate effectively and advocate the financial needs of the college to the decision-making bodies in Mironesia;provide leadership and direction; work with a diverse faculty and staff; work effectively in stressful environment.

Application Procedure
To ensure full consideration in the search for a program director, candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;
6. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until February 13, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.