Assistant Controller - Hybrid (Education/Nonprofit)

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Manhattanville University seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead fiscal and budget operations within a higher-education setting. You will oversee general ledger close, reporting, and endowment activity, while coordinating with the Controller and senior finance staff.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, strong financial analysis, and ERP proficiency (Colleague/WorkDay). A CPA is highly desired along with 5–7 years’ related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance with CPA preferred.
• Five to seven years in professional accounting, preferably in higher education or nonprofit.
• Experience supervising staff and interfacing with senior offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Ledger month-end close with Controller.
• Maintain ledgers, monthly closings, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial statements and variance analyses.

Skills

Excel advanced

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

ERP systems navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA highly desired

Tools

Colleague ERP

WorkDay

Job description

Manhattanville University seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead fiscal and budget operations within a higher-education setting. You will oversee general ledger close, reporting, and endowment activity, while coordinating with the Controller and senior finance staff.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, strong financial analysis, and ERP proficiency (Colleague/WorkDay). A CPA is highly desired along with 5–7 years’ related experience.