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FT Admin - Assistant Controller

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MIFull-time$67–74K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$67–74K/yr
Location
Lansing, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Controller oversees the daily operation and supervision of grants accounting staff, restricted fund transactions, and the Lansing Community College Foundation general ledger. The role manages and participates in monthly close activities, including data analysis, account reconciliations, and grant reporting schedules. It also takes an active role in annual financial audits and granting agency audits and reviews.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Grants AccountingERP SystemsData AnalysisAccount ReconciliationGrant ReportingGeneral LedgerFinancial ReportingFinancial Auditing

Qualifications

Michigan Residency

Full job description

Job no: 493787 Work status: Regular/Continuing Location: LCC Downtown Campus Categories: Administration Work type: Full Time Title: FT Admin - Assistant Controller This Posting is Open Until Filled. The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 09/28/2026 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Compensation Type: Annual Salary New Hire Starting Pay: $67,158-$74,459 Employee Classification: FT Admin-Union Level: FT Administrative-G3 Division: Financial Services - 70000 Department: Accounting Services - 70110 Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus Position Type: Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit: AFT To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the grants accounting staff. This position oversees the restricted fund transactions in the College ERP systems and ensures that all postings are accurate and funds reconciled. Restricted funds include those allocated from Federal, State, local or private sources. This position manages and participates in the monthly close process which includes extensive data analysis, account reconciliations and required grant reporting schedules. This position also oversees the Lansing Community College Foundation general ledger, financial transaction posting, and financial reporting. This position has an active role in the annual financial audits and granting agency audits and reviews. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,732 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–74K/yr
  • Michigan median$85–125K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$95–139K/yr2,281 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $71K, is 32% below the Michigan median midpoint ($105K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 114 open Accounting jobs in Michigan and 4,732 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,467 postings).
Education
2,449 of the 4,732 open Accounting jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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