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Under the direction of the Business Office Director, the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting provides operational leadership for accounting, grants management, procurement compliance, and financial reporting for the Lake County campus. This position serves as the campus Grant Finance Designee and is responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal financial requirements related to grants, gifts, accounting, procurement, travel, and asset management.
This role supports strong internal controls by overseeing accounting, reconciliation, and compliance functions that are intentionally separated from student payment processing activities.
Pay Range: $50,000 - $57,000 per year
LOCATION: East Chicago with frequent travel to Gary and Crown Point, some regional and statewide travel is required
Major Responsibilities:
Grants and Gift Fund Management
- Serve as the campus Grant Finance Designee as defined by the Systems Office.
- Ensure compliance oversight for grant and gift procurement and travel business processes.
- Assist with grant proposal development, budgeting, extensions, and award setup, including required forms and file maintenance.
- Manage grant accounting activities, including pre‑ and post‑award administration, budget modifications, journal entries, payroll costing allocations, payroll accounting adjustments, and required financial reporting.
- Maintain grant award tracking, documentation, and task management using Asana in coordination with the Systems Office Grants Officer.
- Train project directors and provide ongoing financial guidance to support compliant grant administration.
- Manage gift fund accounting activity, billing, and reporting.
Accounting, Reconciliation, and Financial Reporting
- Perform and oversee accounting and reconciliation activities in accordance with College policy, ensuring appropriate separation of duties from cash handling functions.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accounting adjustments, and supporting documentation.
- Oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, transfers, tagging, and disposals.
- Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support campus leadership and decision‑making.
- Support audit preparation and respond to financial and compliance inquiries as assigned.
Procurement, Purchasing, and Travel Compliance
- Approve Workday procurement transactions, spend authorizations, and expense reports in a compliance review capacity.
- Provide purchasing and travel guidance to campus employees, ensuring appropriate documentation and policy adherence.
- Provide procurement support, including obtaining quotes, coordinating bids, supporting contracts, managing purchase order cancellations, and processing disencumbrances.
- Process vendor setup and maintenance, including new vendor requests and credit applications via DocuSign.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including airfare and lodging, in accordance with College policy.
- Maintain procurement‑related documentation and reference materials.
Operational Support and Cross‑Training
- Collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Bursar Operations to support seamless finance operations while maintaining required separation of duties.
- Provide cross‑training and backup support for business office functions during peak periods or staff absences, consistent with internal control requirements.
- Represent the Business Office in compliance‑focused, grant‑related, and operational meetings as assigned.
- Perform other duties logically associated with the position to support campus financial operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in accounting, grants management, procurement, or financial compliance.
- Knowledge of internal control principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience serving as a grant finance or compliance designee.
- Experience with Workday, Banner, Asana, and DocuSign.
- Experience in higher education, public sector, or grant‑funded environments.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re‑hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full‑time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
INTRODUCTION
Under the direction of the Business Office Director, the Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting provides operational leadership for accounting, grants management, procurement compliance, and financial reporting for the Lake County campus. This position serves as the campus Grant Finance Designee and is responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal financial requirements related to grants, gifts, accounting, procurement, travel, and asset management.
This role supports strong internal controls by overseeing accounting, reconciliation, and compliance functions that are intentionally separated from student payment processing activities.
Pay Range: $50,000 - $57,000 per year
LOCATION: East Chicago with frequent travel to Gary and Crown Point, some regional and statewide travel is required
Major Responsibilities:
Grants and Gift Fund Management
- Serve as the campus Grant Finance Designee as defined by the Systems Office.
- Ensure compliance oversight for grant and gift procurement and travel business processes.
- Assist with grant proposal development, budgeting, extensions, and award setup, including required forms and file maintenance.
- Manage grant accounting activities, including pre‑ and post‑award administration, budget modifications, journal entries, payroll costing allocations, payroll accounting adjustments, and required financial reporting.
- Maintain grant award tracking, documentation, and task management using Asana in coordination with the Systems Office Grants Officer.
- Train project directors and provide ongoing financial guidance to support compliant grant administration.
- Manage gift fund accounting activity, billing, and reporting.
Accounting, Reconciliation, and Financial Reporting
- Perform and oversee accounting and reconciliation activities in accordance with College policy, ensuring appropriate separation of duties from cash handling functions.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accounting adjustments, and supporting documentation.
- Oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, transfers, tagging, and disposals.
- Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support campus leadership and decision‑making.
- Support audit preparation and respond to financial and compliance inquiries as assigned.
Procurement, Purchasing, and Travel Compliance
- Approve Workday procurement transactions, spend authorizations, and expense reports in a compliance review capacity.
- Provide purchasing and travel guidance to campus employees, ensuring appropriate documentation and policy adherence.
- Provide procurement support, including obtaining quotes, coordinating bids, supporting contracts, managing purchase order cancellations, and processing disencumbrances.
- Process vendor setup and maintenance, including new vendor requests and credit applications via DocuSign.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including airfare and lodging, in accordance with College policy.
- Maintain procurement‑related documentation and reference materials.
Operational Support and Cross‑Training
- Collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Bursar Operations to support seamless finance operations while maintaining required separation of duties.
- Provide cross‑training and backup support for business office functions during peak periods or staff absences, consistent with internal control requirements.
- Represent the Business Office in compliance‑focused, grant‑related, and operational meetings as assigned.
- Perform other duties logically associated with the position to support campus financial operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in accounting, grants management, procurement, or financial compliance.
- Knowledge of internal control principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience serving as a grant finance or compliance designee.
- Experience with Workday, Banner, Asana, and DocuSign.
- Experience in higher education, public sector, or grant‑funded environments.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our full‑time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re‑hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full‑time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Finance And Accounting
Align your credentials with LCA job codes
Your employer's Labor Condition Application ties your role to a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Check the O*NET profile for your target title to confirm your degree field matches what USCIS expects for that SOC code before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter finance and accounting roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're only spending time on companies with a documented record of sponsoring roles like yours.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage Level I through Level IV rate, and underpayment is a common LCA compliance issue that can delay or derail your petition.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers during lottery season
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Finance and accounting roles at these employers, such as a controller at a university or a financial analyst at a research hospital, can be filed any time without lottery risk.
Document your degree equivalency early if needed
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions where a three-year bachelor's or a combination of education and experience substitutes for a U.S. four-year degree. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files, not after a Request for Evidence arrives.
Confirm your job duties justify the specialty occupation classification
USCIS denies H-1B petitions for finance roles when job descriptions include tasks that don't require a degree, such as bookkeeping or data entry. Ask your employer to document in the petition why each core duty requires specialized accounting or finance knowledge at the bachelor's level or above.
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Find Finance And Accounting JobsFinance And Accounting H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do finance and accounting roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Roles like financial analyst, staff accountant, tax analyst, and controller qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must clearly tie every core duty to degree-level knowledge. Generic or mixed-duty roles that include clerical tasks are more likely to draw a Request for Evidence.
How do I find finance employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search for finance and accounting roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. This is more reliable than guessing based on company size or reputation. Large financial services firms, Big Four accounting firms, and publicly traded corporations file the highest volumes, but mid-size regional firms and corporate finance departments at non-financial companies also sponsor regularly.
What happens to my H-1B status if my accounting employer goes through layoffs?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status to another visa category, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. If you're still within your original H-1B validity period, the transfer petition can be filed under cap-exempt provisions, meaning no new lottery is required.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition for a remote finance role?
Yes, but the Labor Condition Application must list every location where you'll work, including your home address if you work remotely. DOL requires a separate LCA posting for each worksite. If you move to a new state after your petition is approved, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA reflecting the new work location before you start working there.
Does a CPA license or CFA designation strengthen an H-1B petition for an accounting or finance role?
A CPA or CFA doesn't replace the degree requirement, but it does reinforce that the role demands specialized expertise. USCIS adjudicators use professional licensure as supporting evidence that a position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Including your license in the petition, alongside a job description that maps each duty to accounting or finance degree coursework, reduces the chance of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
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