Financial Controller

Provide leadership and oversight for the institution’s financial accounting and reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Manage and strengthen internal financial controls and risk management practices and coordinate all internal and external audits. Oversee purchasing, student accounts, and cash management to ensure efficient, timely, and well-controlled financial operations. Collaborate across the institution to support sound financial stewardship, operational effectiveness, and informed decision-making.

• Oversee daily Business Office operations, including Student Accounts, Purchasing and Payroll.
• Manage daily cash operations and banking relationships.
• Record, forecast, and budget quarterly accruals.
• Prepare and maintain financial and budget schedules.
• Oversee campus budgets and financial reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP (FASB and, as applicable, GASB).
• Oversee daily operation and integrity of accounting and financial systems.
• Coordinate annual required audits, including financial and support of retirement plan audits.
• Manage federal funds accounting, compliance, and drawdowns.
• Prepare and oversee required annual reports and tax filings, including but not limited to IRS Forms 990 and 990‑T, CT‑13, Charitable Annuities NYS Insurance Report, IPEDS, U.S. News & World Report, FISAP, and Middle States reporting.
• Ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, evaluate, and develop staffing needs within the Business and Finance Offices.

• BS in Accounting, or another related field, CPA certification preferred.
• Seven to ten (7–10) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or fiscal management, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or public‑sector organizations.
• Advanced computer proficiency required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP. Knowledge of the Ellucian Colleague system and Axiom Budget software is a plus.
• Supervisory and leadership experience, including managing staff and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to non‑financial audiences.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some additional evening and weekend hours will be required.