Senior Controller & Financial Steward (Foundation)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

City College of New York seeks an Assistant Administrator – Controller (ECP) to lead the Foundation’s accounting operations, including the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting across restricted, endowed, and operating funds.

You will supervise accounting staff, coordinate audits and tax filings, and ensure compliance with donor terms and institutional policy while partnering with the CFO and Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership in higher education or nonprofit settings.
• Experience directing accounting staff and managing month-end/year-end close.
• Experience leading audits and tax reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial statements, and fund accounting.
• Experience with restricted funds, endowments, investment accounting, and donor compliance.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, and close processes.
• Lead preparation and review of financial statements and schedules.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax filings with auditors.
• Oversee Form 990, 1099 reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Establish and monitor accounting policies and internal controls.
• Direct investments accounting including endowment activity and valuations.
• Manage donor-related accounting and fund structures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Fund accounting

Endowment accounting

Donor compliance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Raiser’s Edge

Workday

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Job description

City College of New York seeks an Assistant Administrator – Controller (ECP) to lead the Foundation’s accounting operations, including the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting across restricted, endowed, and operating funds.

You will supervise accounting staff, coordinate audits and tax filings, and ensure compliance with donor terms and institutional policy while partnering with the CFO and Executive Director.