Controller

Controller

Position Description
About
Us:
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.

Learn more about SUNY Sullivan’s employee
benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.

Job Summary:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Preferred
• 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

Duties and 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

Salary:

Salary is determined by a
candidate’s past experience and qualifications and will range between $80,000 and $90,000. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with
this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.

Application Process:

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, and the contact information including
emails for 3 professional references.

General:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of
knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their
supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties
and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:

SUNY Sullivan/Sullivan County Community College (SCCC) is an
equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national
origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state
or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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