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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$158,510 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Controller to support document management operations in Old Westbury, New York.
Maintain and advance processes to improve data integrity, financial reporting, internal controls, and general business efficiencies with use of AI and technology. Manage obligations for external financial reporting requirements, including tax filings, audits, and institutional accrediting bodies.
Serve as primary contact for all external auditors.
Manage all treasury functions including establishment and maintenance of all bank accounts, investment accounts, and trustee-managed funds.
Design and execute plans for debt issuance and maintain cash forecast models. Manage property appraisals and accounting for real estate and leasing transactions.
Serve as primary external contact to rating agencies, investment banks and municipal lending authorities.
Implement and monitor all electronic payment functions for domestic and international receipts and payments. Coordinate and support all financial modelling tools with budget office.
Participate in administration of retirement funds, investment policies, and endowment management functions. Coordinate debt and capital expenditure planning with budget and facilities operations.
Serve as financial team leader on IT matters regarding data security, financial integrity, and system/software additions or changes.
Work closely with Human Resources and General Counsel in financial planning for employee benefit plans.
Serve on retirement savings plan committee. Oversee audits and required federal filings for benefit plans.
Work closely with general counsel and others to support risk management functions and annual insurance policy renewals. Assist in drafting policies and procedures to reduce corporate exposures.
Prepare agendas, materials, resolutions and minutes for various board committees, including Audit, Finance, and Investments, coordinating with other departments as needed.
Provide special research and assignments related to financial and statistical data as requested by CFO, General Counsel, Provost and President. Participate and provide recommendations to support multi-departmental task forces for university initiatives.
Responsibilities:
•Oversee financial operations, accounting, and reporting functions for all university campuses and operations. Manage staff in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, grants, restricted funds, treasury and purchasing; manage financial accounting for dining and residence halls.Maintain and advance processes to improve data integrity, financial reporting, internal controls, and general business efficiencies with use of AI and technology. Manage obligations for external financial reporting requirements, including tax filings, audits, and institutional accrediting bodies.
Serve as primary contact for all external auditors.
Manage all treasury functions including establishment and maintenance of all bank accounts, investment accounts, and trustee-managed funds.
Design and execute plans for debt issuance and maintain cash forecast models. Manage property appraisals and accounting for real estate and leasing transactions.
Serve as primary external contact to rating agencies, investment banks and municipal lending authorities.
Implement and monitor all electronic payment functions for domestic and international receipts and payments. Coordinate and support all financial modelling tools with budget office.
Participate in administration of retirement funds, investment policies, and endowment management functions. Coordinate debt and capital expenditure planning with budget and facilities operations.
Serve as financial team leader on IT matters regarding data security, financial integrity, and system/software additions or changes.
Work closely with Human Resources and General Counsel in financial planning for employee benefit plans.
Serve on retirement savings plan committee. Oversee audits and required federal filings for benefit plans.
Work closely with general counsel and others to support risk management functions and annual insurance policy renewals. Assist in drafting policies and procedures to reduce corporate exposures.
Prepare agendas, materials, resolutions and minutes for various board committees, including Audit, Finance, and Investments, coordinating with other departments as needed.
Provide special research and assignments related to financial and statistical data as requested by CFO, General Counsel, Provost and President. Participate and provide recommendations to support multi-departmental task forces for university initiatives.