Controller

Sullivan County Community College•Loch Sheldrake, NY

59d•Onsite

About The Position

SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect. The Controller reports to the VP of Administrative Services. This position oversees the daily operations of the Student Accounts Office, general accounting, data control, payroll, contracts and grants accounting, accounts payables, plant fund accounting, working capital investments, purchasing and accounts receivables. This position assists the College's external auditor in the preparation of the annual audit plan as it relates to the preparation of the College Annual Fiscal Report to the State University of New York. This position is classified as Management/Confidential and is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 7 or more years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, along with experience in management and leadership positions.
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and SUNY financial policies and procedures
Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in federal, state, local accounting laws, and College policies and procedures
Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources
Knowledge of fiscal controls related to the safeguarding of institutional funds
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
Knowledge of staff hiring procedures
Organizing and coordinating skills
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Oversees the overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position.
Exercises broad supervision of unrestricted and restricted fiscal activity to ensure sufficient fiscal controls to safeguard institutional funds while allowing the College to accomplish its mission
Maintains current knowledge of and implements changes based on College policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting practices which directly or indirectly impact the College and its component units
Coordinates financial statements, annual financial reports, audit activities, and other information reports and requests to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Serves as the College's financial audits coordinator.
Leads the development and management of the College's annual budgets for and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses
Provides assistance to the College's divisions, departments and component units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures
Provides costing data for revenue generating programs to assist divisions and departments in the development of new programs and the reporting for the outcomes of existing programs
Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives; trains, supervises, and evaluates departmental staff
Establishes and implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives and operating procedures; monitors effectiveness and implements changes required for improvement
Oversees, approves, and implements computer software, hardware, and networks, and provides leadership in the management, design, and development of automated financial management systems which support the fiscal and operational functions of the College
Recommends and participates in the development of College policies and procedures
Serves on College committees
Performs other job-related duties as assigned