Director of Finance-University Advancement

Description of Department:

The Division of University Advancement is responsible for the fundraising efforts of the State University of New York at Oswego. It is comprised on the Oswego University Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation), The Oswego Alumni Association, Inc. and the SUNY Oswego Career Services division.

The Foundation has nearly $85 million of assets, the most significant of which is the Foundation's endowment, which now stands at approximately $76 million.

The Office of University Advancement at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Director of Finance.

Posting Date: February 3, 2025

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary levels, $120,000 - $140,000 commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. Click here for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

• Management of the General Ledger and financial reporting
• Preparation for the annual audits of the Oswego University Foundation, Oswego Alumni Association and WRVO FM Radio
• Assistance with the various annual reporting requirements, such as 990's, 1099's and WRVO's CPB report.
• Assist the Assistant Vice President for University Advancement Finance, Operations and Technology with preparation for materials for all committee meetings
• Supervise the Accounting Associate position

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA
• Extensive experience with accounting software systems
• Strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Experience with CRM systems
• Understanding of PCI standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of audit work in a public accounting firm
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT
• Understanding of endowment management

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.

For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Search Chair:

Kimberly Waters, kimberly.waters@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship not available for this position