Finance Controller

Finance Controller

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility.

John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor's and master's degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

The Finance Controller is a senior financial management professional responsible for overseeing the College's accounting operations, financial statement preparation and reporting, accounts payable, cash and revenue management, internal controls, and financial compliance.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Vice President for Finance, the Finance Controller provides operational leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations, and effective administration of fiscal operations.

The Finance Controller supervises accounting staff, coordinates audit activities, collaborates with College and University stakeholders, strengthens financial controls and processes, and leads the accounting function's transition to and ongoing use of CUNYWork/Workday.

• Provides leadership and oversight of the College's accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and related fiscal functions.

• Oversees monthly, mid-year and year-end closing activities and ensures the timely preparation, review, and submission of financial reports and statements.

• Establishes and strengthens accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls to safeguard College assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.

• Oversees cash and revenue accounting, accounts payable operations, transaction processing, and financial reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and segregation of duties.

• Reviews accounting transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet activity to ensure accuracy, appropriate accounting treatment, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Coordinates internal and external audits and ensures compliance with CUNY, New York State, accounting standards, and other applicable requirements.

• Provides technical guidance on accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and complex financial matters.

• Supervises, develops, and evaluates accounting staff and promotes accountability, accuracy, professional development, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborates with Budget, Procurement, and other departments to strengthen financial processes, improve transaction processing, and align accounting and budget information.

• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and mitigate financial and…