Assistant Controller – Real Estate & Investments

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for UBF and its affiliates. This role supports monthly closes, investment accounting, and external audits while guiding staff toward accurate, timely financial deliverables.

Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and experience in real estate and investments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, investments, and real estate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Ability to analyze financial information and provide recommendations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and disclosures for year-end audit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting and general ledger activities.
• Lead monthly and annual close, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Manage investment accounting, reporting, and audit support.
• Guide accounting staff and promote process improvements.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance for real estate operations.
• Support annual audits and prepare financial statements and footnotes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Audits experience

Budgeting

Real estate accounting

Investment accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AccuFund

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for UBF and its affiliates. This role supports monthly closes, investment accounting, and external audits while guiding staff toward accurate, timely financial deliverables.

Strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and experience in real estate and investments are essential.