Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller role at University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops University at Buffalo Campus Dining & Shops provided pay range

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$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Job title:

Assistant Controller

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Department:
Accounting

FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

The Assistant Controller is a member of the FSA’s Accounting and Finance team, reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works in conjunction with the Accounting Managers to plan and direct the accounting functions and operations of the organization. This position is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the organization’s financial operations.

Under the direction of the CFO, they assist with the day-to-day accounting and financial oversight functions of the FSA and its fiscal responsibilities to the university. Day to day responsibilities include direct involvement in accounting functions including general ledger postings, preparation and review of internal financial statements, preparation and review of account reconciliations and other fund related financial matters. This role backs up both of the Accounting Managers in the department and works to maintain and strengthen internal control systems, provides analytical and operational support to advance the organizations strategic objectives, and takes a lead role in project management and implementation for accounting as well as organizational projects that intersect with accounting.

Additional responsibilities include oversight of administrative, financial, and risk management operations including development of standards, policies, and processes for proper financial management of the organization. This role is expected to have excellent leadership and communication skills and must have the ability to operate independently and be able to effectively implement change.

This is a full-time position which requires a minimum of 45 hours per week and additional hours during peak periods of business and month end closings. Scheduled shifts typically are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm and occasional Saturdays when month end and year end closings/audit are due.

• Assist the CFO in providing comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting various data points. Assists with establishing financial and operational benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards.
• Assisting the department in maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; oversight of a system of internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions to minimize risk
• Assists with oversight of the Faculty Student Associations accounting processes including backing up to the account managers and members of the accounting team. This includes supporting the fiscal agency functions for the Student Governments on campus and the UB Card office functions as they relate to accounting and finance. Duties in these roles includes oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger functions, proper reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Supports the month end and year end closing processes and detailed reporting procedures
• Change management. The ability to support the roll out new processes, procedures, systems and effectively implement change. This role helps to develop and support short as well as long term operational strategies and will be directly involved in leading and managing projects as they relate to accounting and financial needs of the organization.
• Assists in system implementations, process improvements, and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and instructions (budgeting software, system integrations and implementations)
• Maintains and works to improve internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Supports the year-end audit, internal audit, and relationships with internal and external auditors…