Job Summary:

The Director of State Accounting will report directly to the Assistant Vice President of Finance & Budget. The incumbent will lead the University Accounting team of professionals, as well as manage the Upstate Property Management department. The Director will take a lead role in the budgeting and financial planning for the academic budget annually. The position will help manage all SUNY reporting including, but not limited to, annual enrollment projections, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, and ad hoc SUNY surveys and reporting requirements. The Director will also oversee financial reporting, budgeting and audits for various affiliated entities. The position will oversee security administration to the various state financial systems utilized by Upstate accounting and shared services departments. The Director will serve as a liaison providing support for all financial budget related questions working with academic department leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
-Minimum of seven years of professional experience in budget administration, accounting, and financial analysis
-Minimum of four years of management experience leading a team with direct reports
-Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft applications
-Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, develop solutions, and present actionable recommendations
-Strong communication skills and evidence of ability to successfully lead a team

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
-Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
-Experience with higher education and/or an Academic Medical Center in budgeting, accounting, and finance
-Experience working in the SUNY system in a financial management role
-Proficiency with systems including SUNY Business Intelligence, SUNY Financial Management System, State Financial System, StrataJazz, Banner or Blackbaud Financial Edge

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources