Deputy Controller

Empire State • New York, NY

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Oversee/organize and direct all financial accounting and reporting activities of all entities within Empire State Development, including subsidiaries and affiliated entities. Monitor and ensure the completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions into the Corporation’s financial management system. With Assistant Controller, oversee general accounting, payroll, accounts payable and assist with the oversight of budgeting. Work with Controller/Deputy CFO in providing technical accounting support and guidance, budget and other matters.

Requirements

• Education level required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Equivalent Experience required: 8-10+ years public/private experience and supervisory responsibilities in a fast-paced accounting environment; Government experience a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements; experience in financial statement preparation; extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects; effective written and oral communication skills; leadership capabilities with the ability to work within deadlines while still providing a high quality work product; comfortable communicating with all Staff, including Senior Management; ability to manage staff effectively; superior knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word; experience with PeopleSoft Financial Management System preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA a plus.
• Government experience a plus.
• experience with PeopleSoft Financial Management System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GAAP for the independent auditors.
• Supervise the year-end audit process in coordination with the independent auditors and internal accounting staff.
• Manage and implement the monthly PeopleSoft Financial Management System close processes, including the review of all bank and investment accounts reconciliations, cash receipt transactions and general ledger account analyses to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare and analyze internal quarterly financial statements – oversee analyses of staff with Senior Directors.
• Supervise/direct Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable teams work activities, in conjunction with Assistant Controller.
• Interact with internal, Office of State Comptroller (OSC) and federal government auditors.
• Assist with establishing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, work standards and controls.
• Effectively communicate with Supervisor, department staff and all levels of management.
• Work on special projects, assignments and analyses as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level