Assistant Vice President/Controller

About Siena College:Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the Colleges mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast. Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope youll consider joining us.Job Description:The Assistant Vice President - Controller is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing Sienas accounting operations within a complex, fund-based, non-profit environment. Reporting directly to the CFO/Vice President for Finance & Administration, this role ensures financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting Sienas mission and strategic goals.Key Responsibilities:Accounting OperationsPayroll Oversight: Lead payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.Accounts Payable: Supervise the A/P process, ensuring proper documentation, accuracy, and timely vendor payments.Endowment Accounting: Manage the accounting for endowed funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and applicable regulations.Property, Plant, & Equipment (PP&E): Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and physical asset tracking.Audit & ComplianceAudit & 990 Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, overseeing annual financial audits, preparation of Form 990, and all other reporting requirements.Internal Control Oversight: Design and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance.Financial Reporting & Close ProcessesMonthly Close & Reconciliations: Direct monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate financial statements.Grant Accounting/Reporting: Manage accounting and reporting for grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and donor restrictions.Gift Accounting: Manage all gift accounting, including split-interest agreements. Maintain compliance with donor restrictions and funding requirements.Strategic Leadership & CollaborationCollaborate with academic and administrative departments across the College to align financial practices with institutional goals.Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals and associates, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to key stakeholders, including the Board of Trustees, President, Leadership Team, and Governance Committees.Policy & Best PracticesDevelop and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and funder directives.Identify and implement industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency.Annual Salary Range: $136,500.00 -$150,000.00The hiring salary above represents the Colleges good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency LawMinimum Requirements:Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field. In-depth knowledge of GAAP accounting and non-profit financial compliance;10+ years accounting experience in Higher Education or a non-profit organization of similar complexity.3+ years of experience managing accounting teams and fostering collaboration across departments;Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);Strong ability to convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders effectively;The ability to work independently, yet recognize situations that call for informed input is required;The ability to prioritize multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines, and to work additional hours outside of regular business hours and weekends as required;Preferred Requirements:Masters degree in Accounting or related fieldExperience with Banner or a similarly complex ERP systemCPAA background screening will be required.Additional Information:Benefits:Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participants compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plans eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that missionSiena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Application Instructions:Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

Created: 2025-07-15