Full-time; 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: January 29, 2025

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Director of Foundation Accounting.
Responsible for the proper accounting and financial reporting and the safeguarding of assets for the Ulster Community College Foundation Inc. (UCCF), a charitable not- for -profit corporation. Oversees all fund accounting operations and financial transactions for UCCF through the general ledger. Ensures that comprehensive financial controls are in reporting, budget preparation and audit functions for UCCF.

The position with have a dual reporting structure and will report to the Vice President for Administration and Finance for financial related functions, and will report to the Executive Director of the Foundation for programmatic functions. The Director of Foundation Accounting will serve as part of an integrated team of professionals working to achieve the mission of the Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily financial operations of the Foundation including cash flow and investment monitoring and account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, gift and donor management, restricted fund accounting, chart of accounts, budget monitoring and the general ledger.
• Responsible for review and supervision of monthly bank reconciliations for all UCCF accounts.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and reports with analysis for presentation to Foundation committees and other entities as assigned. Attends Board meeting, annual gala and other functions as assigned.
• Prepares for the annual independent audits of the UCCF including making required year-end adjusting entries, allocating investment income and closing the fiscal year.
• Directs the work and training of the Foundation Accounting Specialist.
• Ensures comprehensive financial controls are in place and are maintained, including the development and maintenance of a written financial procedures manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills, detail oriented and effective and professional oral and written communication.
• Customer service orientation and ability to respond to donors, staff, Board members and stakeholders with sensitivity, patience and timeliness.
• Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgement and adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the academic, ethnic, socio- economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and a minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience in managing an integrated accounting system.
• Excellence in Microsoft Excel, Word and the Google Suite.

And

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field or a CPA.
• Experience in fund accounting and investments
• Higher Education foundation experience.
• Familiarity with grants, scholarship and donor management software.

Salary:

An initial starting salary of $61,200 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

Additional Information

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.

In addition, OPAP-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, 6 personal days, and 11 holidays including 4 floating holidays. In addition, the College is closed on the day prior to Thanksgiving, and between December 26 - January, 1, known as the Holiday Curtailment.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by January 29, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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