Deputy Controller

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller, under the direction of F&A leadership, is responsible for providing strategic, analytical, and operational support across the institution, with approximately 40% of responsibilities dedicated to Academic Affairs and remaining time in support of college F&A needs including providing division support related to budgeting, compliance, and financial operations. This position serves as a key member of the Controller’s Leadership team in advancing the College’s financial stewardship, fiscal sustainability, budget planning, and operational effectiveness.

The Deputy Controller serves as the primary financial liaison to Academic Affairs, working closely with the Associate Provost for Academic Operations and Institutional Research (AOIR) to support budget development, financial planning, resource allocation, budget tracking and strategic decision-making. At the institutional level, the position partners with the Controller to strengthen financial operations, support compliance and internal controls, improve financial reporting, and advance long-range planning initiatives.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Deputy Controller contributes to institutional financial strategies, serves as a trusted advisor to campus leaders, and provides leadership on initiatives that support the College’s strategic priorities and long-term financial sustainability, as directed by the Controller.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Significant progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, auditing, or related areas. Military experience will be considered
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex financial operations and budget planning
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting practices, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience analyzing financial data and presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace environment
• Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not offered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in higher education, public sector, nonprofit, healthcare, or similarly regulated organizations.
• Experience supporting academic budgeting, faculty resource planning, enrollment-driven budgeting, or institutional financial planning.
• Familiarity with SUNY financial operations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading financial process improvement, change management, or system implementation initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and financial forecasting methodologies.

License/Certification Other Skills Required Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller and operates with substantial independence in managing assigned institutional and Academic Affairs financial responsibilities.

Supervision Exercised

May provide functional supervision, project leadership, mentoring, and direction to accounting, budget, administrative, and student staff as assigned in support of institutional financial operations and strategic initiatives.