Description

When you join the SUNY Corning Community College (CCC) team, you are helping to positively transform the lives of our students, their families and our communities.
 
We are a premier two-year College, offering degree programs, certificates, and continuing education classes.  We promote intellectual and personal growth through individualized education, inspire innovation to meet the educational and workforce needs of the community and leverage a variety of partnerships to help our students and community succeed.  
 
The Director of Finance & Controller is responsible for the College’s accounting practices and policies, fiscal controls, maintenance of fiscal records and assists with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and reports and financial analyses. This position oversees the Accounting and Payroll departments and serves as the financial contactfor all third-party vendors who provide services to the College.

Occasional meetings at different CCC locations and in the community may be required; travel to conferences and/or recruiting events may be required. Prolonged time sitting/standing working with computers and monitors, ability to walk/move across campus including walking up and down stairs, ability to lift up to 20 pounds (occasionally may be more), repeated motions including keyboard typing. Typical office and indoor building environments, occasional outdoor activity may be required. Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

SUNY CCC embraces diversity and values an inclusive culture where every person is able to succeed to their full potential.  If you require an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact [email protected] or 607.962.9229.

Essential Functions

Finance, Budgeting & Fiscal Controls (85%) -

Finance & Budgeting

• Direct and manage the operation and personnel of the following financial functions: accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, capital, agency and grant accounting, and budgeting; manage the functions relating to the College’s restricted and agency fund, ensuring that payments are transferred to parties in an accurate and timely manner
• Direct the day-to-day cash management and treasury operations of the College, including monitoring cash balances, coordinating banking activities, managing cash transfers, and ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational requirements
• Direct the month-end and year-end close processes, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting schedules.
• Manage the Accounting and Payroll Department budgets
• Provide financial forecasts, trend analyses, scenario modeling, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making by the CFO/Vice President for Finance and Administration
• Direct and oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Development Foundation and Housing LLC auditors in their year-end closing
• Coordinate budget schedules, financial models, budget reports, and supporting analyses for the annual budget development process
• Conduct technical accounting research, regulatory analysis, and documentation to support financial reporting, compliance, and policy development
• Lead the effective utilization, maintenance, testing, enhancement, and upgrade of financial and payroll information systems, including Banner, while promoting efficient business processes and service delivery
• Oversee accounting and reporting for capital assets, including asset capitalization, depreciation, construction-in-progress activities, disposals, inventory records, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and College policies
• Oversee the financial administration of federal, state, and other sponsored awards, including review and approval of grant expenditures, reconciliation of grant accounts, and timely submission of reimbursement requests and federal grant drawdowns in accordance with sponsor requirements

Fiscal Controls

• Maintain the integrity of the College’s financial systems, transactions, records and reports
• Develop, recommend, document and implement financial and accounting plans, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure that the College’s resources are appropriately controlled and recorded in accordance with GAAP and federal and state laws and regulations
• Plan and coordinate the annual external audit of the College’s financial statements and the A-133 compliance audit
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and territorial audit and tax laws and filing requirements, including: annual IRS Forms 990 and 1099-Misc and related state tax filings
• Ensure that the ongoing financial commitments of the College are handled in a timely and accurate manner through oversight of the various disbursement functions and internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all College bank accounts, investment accounts, and related balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies and implement appropriate internal controls
• Oversee the College payroll to ensure that earnings and deductions are accurate and completed in a timely manner, in compliance with federal, state and local laws, labor agreements, and College policies
• Establish and monitor internal controls over cash receipts, cash disbursements, electronic payments, wire transfers, and banking activities to safeguard College assets and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and sponsor requirements related to grant accounting, cost allocation, financial reporting, effort certification, and reimbursement processes, including requirements associated with the Single Audit
• Establish and monitor internal controls governing capital asset acquisition, capitalization, inventory tracking, disposition, and financial reporting
• Keep abreast of current developments in GAAP, state and federal governmental regulations and higher education practices related to accounting and fiscal matters

Leadership & Personnel Management (10%) -

• Supervise Finance Department direct reports, including Payroll Coordinator, Senior Account Clerk, and Grants Fiscal Analyst
• Perform customer service-oriented leadership which promotes and encourages staff cooperation and open communication to foster collaborative working relationships between assigned departments and all other areas of the College
• Direct staff recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, professional development, and succession planning activities for assigned personnel
  
  

Miscellaneous (5%) - 

• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the CFO/Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, governmental and fund accounting, grant accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and higher education accounting practices
• Knowledge of treasury management, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, capital asset accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and analyze complex financial statements, reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses
• Demonstrated proficiency with ERP systems, financial management software, and advanced spreadsheet applications
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting standards, laws, regulations, grant requirements, and institutional policies
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise, develop, motivate, and evaluate staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, grant sponsors, and College stakeholders
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to research technical accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical, effective solutions
• Demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct, fiscal stewardship, integrity, confidentiality, and responsible management of College resources
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to effectively manage changing priorities, regulations, technologies, and organizational needs
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsible experience in a full-charge accounting office
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful supervisory experience in the areas of finance, accounting, accounts payable, student accounts and/or payroll.
• Strong supervisory and team management experience in a customer-oriented environment

 Preferred Qualification:  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in higher education, governmental, or not-for-profit finance
• Experience with Banner Financial and Student Accounts systems

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