Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo Foundation is seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for UBF and affiliated entities. The role oversees daily accounting, month-end close, investment accounting, and audit support, while guiding staff and improving processes.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing real estate budgets, debt reporting, and coordinating with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, higher education, real estate, or investments.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, investments, and real estate accounting.
• Experience in year-end audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting operations and general ledger activities, including cash management, banking, property and asset accounting, and real estate accounting and reporting.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee investment accounting activities, including reconciliations, reporting audit support, and management of investment accounting software.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff and promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous process improvement throughout the department.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for UBF real estate operations and affiliated entities.
• Review and maintain capitalization policies, depreciation schedules, tenant lease agreements, and related accounting records.
• Prepare and review financial statements, property operating reports, rent receivable and accrual schedules, debt service coverage schedules, and other management reports.
• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements, related footnotes, and reviewed financial statements.
• Support audit activities and serve as a key contact for external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audit requirements and deliverables.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process for UBF and affiliated organizations, with a particular focus on the real estate entity budgets, including budget preparation, financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Coordinate debt-related reporting, compliance requirements, disclosures, and audited financial statement footnotes.
• Facilitate debt instrument renewals and maintain communications with consultants and external parties.
• Prepare and submit required annual reports to lenders, rating agencies, bondholders, and regulatory organizations.
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants and reporting obligations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Accounting leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AccuFund

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

Department: U.B. Foundation

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9791135, https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64075

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Your future begins here – great benefits, great people. Join ustoday! The University atBuffalo Foundation (UBF) is searching for an AssistantController to join our team.

This position supports accounting operations, financial reporting,financial analysis, audit preparation, budget activities, andcompliance functions for UBF and its affiliated entities.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are notlimited to:

• Perform daily accounting operations and general ledgeractivities, including cash management, banking, property and assetaccounting, and real estate accounting and reporting.
• Participate in monthly and annual financial close processes,including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, andfinancial statement preparation.
• Oversee investment accounting activities, includingreconciliations, reporting audit support, and management ofinvestment accounting software.
• Provide general guidance to accounting staff while promotingteamwork, accountability, and continuous process improvementthroughout the department.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and complianceactivities for UBF real estate operations and affiliatedentities.
• Review and maintain capitalization policies, depreciationschedules, tenant lease agreements, and related accountingrecords.
• Prepare and review financial statements, property operatingreports, rent receivable and accrual schedules, debt servicecoverage schedules, and other management reports.
• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financialstatements, related footnotes, and reviewed financialstatements.
• Support audit activities and serve as a key contact forexternal auditors, ensuring timely completion of audit requirementsand deliverables.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process for UBF and affiliatedorganizations, with a particular focus on the real estate entitybudgets, including budget preparation, financial modeling,forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Coordinate debt-related reporting, compliance requirements,disclosures, and audited financial statement footnotes.
• Facilitate debt instrument renewals and maintain communicationswith consultants and external parties.
• Prepare and submit required annual reports to lenders, ratingagencies, bondholders, and regulatory organizations.
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants and reportingobligations.

Learn more

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldrequired.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting andfinancial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, highereducation, real estate, investment, or public accountingenvironments.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting,audits, investments, and real estate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reportingrequirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MicrosoftOffice applications.
• Ability to analyze financial information and develop practicalrecommendations.
• Experience in preparing financial statements and disclosuresfor year-end audit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)license strongly preferred.
• Experience leading projects and collaborating acrossdepartments preferred.
• Experience with accounting and financial management systems;AccuFund experience desirable.

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Lisa Adamshick

Contact's Title: Senior Manager, HR/Benefits

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/27/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 10/12/2026