Business Office
Staff
This summary provides an overview of the key roles and responsibilities within BCC's
Business Office.
Destinee Branch
Accountant I (joined BCC in 2024)
- Manages Accounts Payable process (paying bills on behalf of the college)
- Reviews invoice details for accuracy before processing
- Uses Procurement and Purchase Order and Accounting systems
Kelsey Breault
Director of Payroll and Budget Management (joined BCC in 2024)
- Ensures accurate and timely payroll for full-time employees
- Manages union contract payouts, including raises, retro payments and deductions
- Oversees campus budgets (excluding grant budgets)
- Assists in developing new fiscal year budgets
Lori Broderick-Bean
Comptroller (joined BCC in 2023)
- Oversees accounting operations, including audits, financial reporting, budgeting and
compliance
- Leads the accounting team to ensure accurate financial statements
Jennifer Filippi
Grants Accountant (joined BCC in 2022)
- Manages fiscal aspects of federal and state grants
- Ensures appropriate and timely use of grant funds
- Responsible for completing draw-downs for Financial Aid
Lauren Gregory
Accountant II (joined BCC in 2023)
- Manages student payment plans and assists with billing concerns
- Processes vendor management requests
- Assists with reconciling the BCC Foundation
Michelle Mellace
Director of Auxiliary Services and Procurement (joined BCC in 2024)
- Oversees College contracts and manages external rentals
- Supports the Board of Trustees Finance Committee
- Responsible for special projects and serves as Public Records Officer
Melissa Richardson
Accountant III (joined BCC in 2018)
- Oversees processing of weekly timesheets for part-time employees
- Manages vendor payments for campus capital projects
- Processes state-billed invoices and reconciles state appropriations
Hope Tornquist
Accountant II (joined BCC in 2023)
- Processes incoming accounts receivables
- Manages student accounts, including payments, refunds and third-party billing
- Monitors outstanding checks and manages re-issuance