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ASSISTANT CONTROLLER I
FINANCE OFFICE
SUNY Broome Community College is a comprehensive community college located in the scenic Southern Tier of New York. The College has over 7,700 students annually, and services over 6,100 students per semester in Liberal Arts, Business & Professional Studies, Health Sciences, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs. An additional 1,600 students are served through the College’s workforce and non-credit programs.
Job Description:
SUNY Broome Community College has an immediate opening for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Controller I in the Finance Office. The Assistant Controller I reports to the Associate Vice President & Controller or the Assistant Controller II. This position performs professional accounting duties with regard to review, analysis, and supervision of financial and accounting records and is responsible for daily accounting controls.
The Assistant Controller I effectively communicates knowledge of accounting principles, best practices, procedures, and regulations to the accounting staff as well as other professional counterparts in key college offices and outside agencies. Coordinates and is responsible for assigned reconciliations, grant billing and receiving, payroll accounting, interfacing from sub-ledgers to general ledgers and capital project accounting.
Position requires thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, including internal auditing, accounting, fiscal management, and working knowledge of computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets.  Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant funding practices and procedures is desirable.
Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, reports, and financial statements, review information, identify problems, and propose solutions. Perform research, interpret a variety of specific needs, and generate activity reports in response to internal and external requests. Ability to manage (plan, budget, staff, evaluate), effectively a department with a variety of functions and supervise work of others.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Applicant must possess strong interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse population of staff, students, and outside agencies.
Physical requirements of position are typical of office work environment and may require extended hours during certain times of the fiscal year.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field with eighteen (18) credits of accounting is required.
Knowledge of Title IV student financial aid accounting principles and procedures is desirable.
Three (3) years of accounting experience is required. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
Additional Information:
The minimum annual salary for this position is $59,991.
Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.
SUNY Broome Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and curriculum. The institution is committed to promoting an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect for others. SUNY BCC is committed to the diversity of its community. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Instructions:
For full consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, September 25, 2022. SUNY Broome will continue to review applications until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references to:Â