Assistant Controller

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Tarrytown, NY

Educational Services

About the position

This position provides assistance and support to the Controller's office on a day-to-day basis. The role involves overseeing and supervising daily cash functions, liaising with the Students Accounts Department, and ensuring timely reconciliation of all accounts. Responsibilities also include supervising the preparation of the allowance for doubtful accounts, overseeing the Finance Grants Function, and managing Payroll Department functions. The position requires assistance in supervising investment activity and financial activities related to contributions, as well as providing support to the College Retirement Plan Administrator. Additional duties include supervising accounting for loan programs, maintaining financial policies, and preparing audit schedules and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise daily cash function including maintenance of wires file
• Liaison to Students Accounts Department and supervision of general ledger maintenance for all student activity
• Supervise preparation of the allowance for doubtful accounts and project the bad debt expense for the fiscal year
• Oversee and supervise the Finance Grants Function including review of financial reports
• Oversee all Payroll Department functions to ensure consistent workflow and reporting
• Assist in the supervision of investment activity
• Oversee and supervise financial activities related to contributions and facilitate coordination with Student Advancement Office
• Provide support to the College Retirement Plan Administrator by coordinating the external audit and filings
• Supervise accounting for all (Federal and Private) Loan Programs
• Assist in the maintenance of both the Mercy Financial Policy and finance staff desk references
• General Ledger Analysis
• Supervise preparation of audit and monthly schedules, analyses and reconciliations for areas supervised
• Supervise testing and system upgrades for areas overseen
• Review and approve all journal entries for areas supervised
• Coordinate review and remittance of Abandoned Property to NYS
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements

• Master's Degree preferred; Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college in Accounting or other Business related discipline required
• Minimum five years of Accounting, Auditing or Finance experience
• Public Accounting experience or CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of general accounting
• Detail oriented and strong analytical and arithmetical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State Rules and Regulations a plus
• Strong written & oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Prior management experience preferred
• Ability to work independently at a high level of responsibility
• Knowledge of Banner (College's ERP system) and related software preferred

Benefits

• High-quality health care plans
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts
• Flexible spending
• Generous leave benefits
• Disability & Workers Compensation Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Remission for staff and faculty
• Tuition Exchange Program eligibility after two years of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits including identity protection and pet insurance