Assistant Controller

This position provides assistance and support to the Controllers office on a daytoday basis.

Administrative/Technical/Service

• Oversee and supervise daily cash function including maintenance of wires file

• Liaison to Students Accounts Department and supervision of general ledger maintenance for all student activity in the general ledger including ensuring timely reconciliation of all accounts

• Supervise preparation of the allowance for doubtful accounts and project the bad debt expense for the fiscal year

• Oversee and supervise the Finance Grants Function including review of financial reports

• Oversee all Payroll Department functions to ensure consistent workflow and reporting

• Assist in the supervision of investment activity

• Oversee and supervise financial activities related to contributions and facilitate coordination with Student Advancement Office

• Provide support to the College Retirement Plan Administrator by coordinating the external audit and filings with the audit firm and record keepers remitting employee contributions and assisting record keepers with disclosures

• Supervise accounting for all (Federal and Private) Loan Programs

• Assist in the maintenance of both the Mercy Financial Policy and finance staff desk references

• General Ledger Analysis

• Supervise preparation of audit and monthly schedules analyses and reconciliations for areas supervised

• Supervise testing and system upgrades for areas overseen

• Review and approve all journal entries for areas supervised

• Coordinate review and remittance of Abandoned Property to NYS

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Organizational/Managerial

• Develops and implements initiatives to build the team engage the department in the College community as a team member and build positive morale in the department

• Provides employees with clear expectations regarding organizational values and desired results clear and honest performance feedback suggestions for training selfdevelopment and timely evaluations

• Conducts regular staff meetings and provides training to staff on a regular basis

• Develops goals holds employees accountable for productivity goals and facilitates their development to meet those goals. Provides mentoring coaching and training for employees to improve productivity

• Manages time and other resources to meet established short and long term goals within the agreed upon timeframes

• Assesses departmental operations and policies to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency continuously

• Manages time and attendance of all employees

• Ensures clear timely communications to others (both oral and written) particularly to those who will be affected by change. Listens to others carefully and attentively and encourages collaboration

• Builds effective formal and informal communication channels

• Maintains confidentiality in the management of information

• Demonstrates written and oral ability to deal with customers supervisors peers and subordinates as needed to do the job and resolve difficult situations

• Initiates actions that foster acceptance of organizational change and that build commitment to Department and Colleges objectives

• Gather and analyze appropriate information and appropriately use the information as improvement benchmarks/metrics

• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments

Service Orientation

• Monitors employee productivity and customer service delivery of all staff and ensures that excellence is demonstrated in this area

• Answers telephones and emails in an appropriate professional manner and resolves problems in a reasonable timeframe

• Demonstrates a professional courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with clients staff and other members of the Mercy College community

Managing the Environment

• Maintains a work environment that is marked by respect for others; that values inclusiveness and builds workforce diversity; and that fosters cooperation and teamwork

• Is punctual and maintains a satisfactory attendance record. Is appropriately attired for the office

• Develops and maintains a cooperative friendly and mutually supportive work environment for all staff. Uses resources wisely and effectively

• Collaborates and cooperates with other managers and departments

Demonstrating Initiative

• Identifies and initiates actions independently to support the vision mission and objectives and to resolve or avoid problems

• Effective in taking action without being told. Takes initiative in troubleshooting and completing tasks

Educational/Professional Development

Identifies learning strengths and needs. Seeks to learn and continuously develop self by utilizing learning resources

Provides training for staff as appropriate

Policies and Procedures Compliance

• Complies with policies and procedures of the Department and the College including but not limited to the Colleges Code of Conduct

• Identifies and reports gaps in policies and procedures to management

• Complies with all required training. Ensures that employees complete all required training

• Develops and implements initiatives to build the team engage the department in the College community as a team member and build positive morale in the department

• Provides employees with clear expectations regarding organizational values and desired results clear and honest performance feedback suggestions for training and self development and timely evaluations

• Conducts regular staff meetings and provides training to staff on a regular basis

• Develops goals and holds employees accountable for productivity goals and facilitates their development to meet those goals. Provides mentoring coaching and training for employees to improve productivity

• Manages time and other resources to meet established short and long term goals within the agreed upon timeframes

• Assesses departmental operations and policies to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency continuously

• Manages time and attendance of all employees

• Ensures clear timely communications to others (both oral and written) particularly to those who will be affected by change. Listens to others carefully and attentively and encourages collaboration

• Builds effective formal and informal communication channels

• Maintains confidentiality in the management of information

• Demonstrates written and oral ability to deal with customers supervisors peers and subordinates as needed to do the job and resolve difficult situations

• Initiates actions that foster acceptance of organizational change and that build commitment to Department and Colleges objectives

• Gather and analyze appropriate information and appropriately use the information as improvement benchmarks/metrics

• Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of work assignments

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Masters Degree preferred. Bachelors degree from an accredited four year college in Accounting or other Business related discipline required
• CPA a plus

• Minimum five years of Accounting Auditing or Finance experience
• Public Accounting experience or CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of general accounting
• Detail oriented and strong analytical and arithmetical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State Rules and Regulations a plus
• Strong written & oral communication skills and ability to interact well with diverse internal (faculty staff etc. and external (vendors funders etc. College community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word and Powerpoint
• Prior management experience preferred
• Ability to work independently at a high level of responsibility. Knowledge of Banner (Colleges ERP system) and related software preferred
  

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

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