College Finance Controller — CPA Preferred

Columbia-Greene; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Pre-tax flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition waivers for employee anddepend

Job summary

Columbia-Greene College seeks a Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, audits, and compliance. The role ensures accuracy of financial records, supports planning, and maintains SUNY compliance in a dynamic environment at the Hudson campus.

You will supervise the accounting team, manage month-end close, bank reconciliations, and coordinate annual audits. The position partners with the CFO and budget office to prepare monthly and annual financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting rules, reporting, auditing and internal controls.
• Audit and financial statement preparation experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Supervisory experience managing accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Record all financial activities in the general ledger and related journals.
• Oversee Accounting Team including AP/AR and payroll.
• Monitor cash activity and month-end bank reconciliations with banks.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements and audits.
• Serve as liaison for internal and external audits.
• Prepare reports to Board, SUNY Annual Report, and SUNY Budget Summary.
• Collaborate with management to recommend corrective actions to meet budget.
• Assist with annual budget building with CFO and long-term planning.
• Ensure assets are protected via internal controls.
• Provide leadership for fiscal activities and SUNY compliance with assistance from staff.
• Administer Banner Finance GL module and security/access.
• Propose and monitor internal accounting procedures and controls.
• Provide fiscal training to students, staff, and advisors.
• Represent VP of Finance/CFO when needed, participate in committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Banner ERP

Job description

Columbia-Greene College seeks a Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, audits, and compliance. The role ensures accuracy of financial records, supports planning, and maintains SUNY compliance in a dynamic environment at the Hudson campus.

You will supervise the accounting team, manage month-end close, bank reconciliations, and coordinate annual audits. The position partners with the CFO and budget office to prepare monthly and annual financial