Deputy Controller

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please attach a cover letter, addressing all qualifications, a resume and provide contact information for three professional references, including supervisory references. If you have relevant professional certifications, please include those as well.

For guaranteed consideration, applications must be completed by 10/23/2026

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Position Information

Campus Title Deputy Controller

Department Budget Office

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.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S465

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 113

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Administrative

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Job Posting Date 10/01/2026

Apply By 10/23/2026

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary $125,000-$130,000

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please attach a cover letter, addressing all qualifications, a resume and provide contact information for three professional references, including supervisory references. If you have relevant professional certifications, please include those as well.

For guaranteed consideration, applications must be completed by 10/23/2026

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 40%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Academic Affairs Financial Partner:

• Serves as the primary Finance & Administration partner for Academic Affairs

budget development, financial planning, and resource management.

• Provides financial consultation and recommendations to the Associate Provost

AOIR and Academic Affairs leadership

• Leads the preparation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Academic Affairs

operating budgets, personnel budgets, one-time allocations, and multi-year

financial projections.

• Evaluates the financial implications of academic programs, staffing plans,

enrollment changes, and strategic initiatives.

• With the Controller, works closely with the Associate Provost for AOIR to align

financial planning, enrollment trends, workforce planning, and resource needs.

• Identifies financial opportunities and risks while promoting sound fiscal practices

and responsible stewardship of institutional resources.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Strategic Financial Leadership and Controller Support:

• Serves as the Controller’s strategic partner in supporting the financial

management and fiscal health of the institution.

• Assists with the development and implementation of multi-fund budgets, financial

forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.

• Develops financial analyses, multi-year forecasting models, and scenario

planning tools to support executive decision-making.

• Collaborates with the Controller on institutional budget planning, financial

reporting, and resource allocation strategies.

• Supports divisional leaders in understanding financial information and using data

to inform decision-making, including assistance with financial needs of the

campus agencies including CAS and Geneseo Foundation related to audits,

compliance, and specials needs vs. account specific support.

• Supports initiatives that advance operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and continuous process improvement

• Represents the Controller on committees, projects, and institutional initiatives as

assigned.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Accounting Operations, Compliance, and Internal Controls:

• Assists the Controller in oversight of accounting operations, including general

accounting, accounts payable, receivables, cash management, travel, and

related business processes.

• Supports preparation of financial statements, management reports, audit

schedules, and required federal, state, SUNY , and institutional reporting.

• Helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

( GAAP ), SUNY policies, New York State regulations, and institutional

procedures.

• Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls

and financial policies.

• As assigned by the Controller serves as a liaison with SUNY Administration, the

Office of the State Comptroller, auditors, and other external partners

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Resource Planning, Facilities, and Academic Space Utilization:

• Collaborates with Academic Affairs leadership, Facilities Services, and

Institutional Research on academic space utilization and facilities planning

initiatives.

• With Facilities Leaders assists in the development and tracking of financial

analyses and business cases related to capital projects, facilities improvements,

and strategic investments

• Supports resource planning efforts involving classroom, laboratory, office, and

instructional space allocation

• Contributes to long-range planning activities related to academic infrastructure

and resource needs.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Operational Excellence, Systems, and Special Projects:

• Partners with division leaders, SUNY peers and vendors to streamline financial

processes and improve effectiveness across business operations.

• Supports financial systems administration, reporting tools, data integrity, and

related process improvements.

• Assists with business continuity planning, risk mitigation, and organizational

effectiveness initiatives.

• Participates in institutional committees, strategic work groups, and special

projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents