College Comptroller

Title: College Comptroller

Location: NYC, NY

Duration: CTH

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting operations, including capital, unrestricted, and restricted funds, as well as related financial and business functions.


• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accounting standards, and collective bargaining agreements.


• Develop, implement, and improve financial procedures, internal controls, policies, and cost-effective business processes.


• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external financial audits and coordinate required financial and regulatory reporting.


• Manage departmental budgets, analyze financial data, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal accountability.


• Advise senior leadership, the President, and the Board of Trustees on financial matters, contract administration, labor negotiations, and institutional policies.


• Support institutional strategic planning, project management, policy development, and operational efficiency initiatives.


• Supervise and develop staff, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain confidentiality in sensitive administrative and personnel matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field with 3 years of experience in finance, project management, or administration in higher education; or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with 5 years of relevant experience.


• Minimum of 2 years of financial management experience.


• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GASB standards, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in higher education administration or a related field.


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.


• Experience in a community college or unionized environment.


• Familiarity with higher education management systems, including Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Visio, and Adobe.