Lehman College · 3 months ago
Senior Controller
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLehman College is part of The City University of New York (CUNY), the leading urban public university in the United States. The Senior Controller will oversee financial management for the City University Construction Fund, including preparation of financial statements, coordination of transactions, and development of accounting policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the City University Construction Fund (CUCF), which involves ongoing communications with CUCF’s internal and external auditors
Coordination and monitoring of financial transactions between City University and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), including ensuring all year-end closing and adjusting entries are prepared
Reporting to the State of New York, the City of New York, the University and college campuses management, and other external agencies
Developing and implementing FPCM’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Analysis of various financial data
Functioning as the primary liaison with various governmental authorities, including the New York State and New York City Comptroller’s Office
Supervising a professional staff
Working on special projects and other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required
Certified Public Accountant license
A minimum of eight years of related experience
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Preferred
Advanced degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related area
Experience working in state or local government and/or public higher education
Experience with New York State and/or New York City public procurement, budgeting, and accounting practices
Experience as a member of, or working with, a Board of Trustees
Ability to work effectively and collegially within a large, complex organizational system
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to lead and manage teams, and use strategic and tactical judgment to make decisions and handle various situations
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Company
Lehman College
A premiere senior college of The City University of New York in The Bronx, Lehman is a proud catalyst for economic and social mobility for its students and the community it calls home.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Arlene Weinstein
Project Director- Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
Dr. ARMAN NIKMAN, CPA
COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR/ACCOUNTANT
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