Assistant Controller at SUNY Onondaga Community College

Overview: SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for an Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will provide high-level and direct support to the senior financial leadership team in managing the accounting and financial activities for the College's operating and grant funds, and its affiliate corporations: OCC Housing Development Corporation (OCCHDC), OCC Association, Inc. (OCCA), and OCC Foundation (OCCF). This position will produce financial summary statements and assist with all general ledger activities, financial reporting and analysis, fixed assets, inventory, and cash management treasury functions. The Assistant Controller is a member of the financial leadership team and will provide financial oversight and monitor and evaluate internal controls. This position will also play a leading role in the overall budget and year end audit process for all organizations. Responsibilities: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES* Develop and analyze information to assess the current and future financial status of the departments and programs. * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. * Assist with coordination of the budget process for the College, OCCHDC, OCCA, and OCCF in a timely manner and in line with each corporation's by-laws and service agreement requirements. * Evaluate data and make projections to facilitate budgeting for each department. * Maintain all fixed asset schedules including the proper recording of additions, disposals, and calculation of the related depreciation expense. * Oversee the College's asset inventory process including the disposition of obsolete items. * Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. * Support month-end and year-end close process. * Monitor and manage bank activity including incoming transactions and payment distributions. * Manage the reporting requirements of any unclaimed fu...