Location: Loudonville, NY
Category: Administrative and Staff Positions
Posted On: Mon Sep 26 2022
Job Description:
The Comptroller is responsible for all aspects of the treasury functions, internal controls, compliance activities and the successful completion of all college audits both external and internal. In addition, Comptroller serves with the Vice-President for Finance and Administration as a liaison to the Audit-Sub Committee of the Strategic Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and works closely with other members of the College community including the senior staff, deans and others to establish optimal financial plans and systems for the College.
A candidate must have strong time management, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure, while meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Ability to work with minimal supervision, yet know when to ask for direction or clarification is essential. Must be comfortable working in both a team and individual environment, be flexible and willing to work overtime.
Job Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in a business-related filed is required, preferably in accounting. The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree, 5 plus years of relevant experience, preferably in a public accounting and or higher education setting.
A 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 participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's 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 mission.
Siena 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.
A COVID-19 vaccination is required for employees pursuant to the COVID-19 policy.