Assistant Director of Accounting

The Opportunity

The Assistant Director of Accounting is responsible for providing leadership and financial oversight of college grant funds and scholarships, Columbia-Greene Community College Association, Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation, and the Workforce Investment Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for fiscal activities related to the Association, Foundation, and Workforce Investment Office to ensure sound management and compliance with SUNY, federal, and state guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains computerized ledger, related journals and support documentation for funds covered under the authority of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and for other Workforce and College grant funds and scholarships.
• Manages the Foundation’s daily banking operations and investment activities, ensuring optimal returns and prudent stewardship of endowed and restricted funds.
• Manages accounting operations, including recording and verification of receipts, disbursements, payroll and other transactions.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive financial analyses and reports for key stakeholders, including but not limited to the Association and Foundation Boards.
• Manages daily banking operations, ensuring appropriate cash handling, fund allocation, and liquidity management
• Oversees the reconciliation of all accounts and the maintenance of accurate, auditable financial records.
• Coordinates annual audits, serving as lead liaison with independent auditors and ensuring timely submission of all documentation and management responses.
• Ensures compliance with tax reporting and filing requirements, maintaining transparency and adherence to institutional and regulatory standards.
• Provides guidance and fiscal training to student leaders, club advisors, and administrative staff to promote responsible financial stewardship.
• Performs other duties as required to advance the financial sustainability and operational excellence of the Association.
• Participation in college-wide committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting is required.
• Experience in college-level financial operations, within SUNY or public higher education, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, governmental accounting standards (GASB), and audit procedures required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with integrated, computerized accounting systems, specifically Ellucian/Banner preferred.

Salary and Benefit Information

Salary range is $65,000-$72,000 and will be determined by a variety of factors including experience, education, and training/skills and certification. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) cv/resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Submit all as a single PDF document to: [email protected]. Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person