Assistant Treasurer & Controller

New York Institute of Technologys six schools and colleges offer undergraduate graduate doctoral and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science data science and cybersecurity; biology health professions and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit independent private and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955 it welcomes nearly 8000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island New York; Jonesboro Arkansas; and Vancouver British Columbia as well as programs around the world. More than 120000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians architects scientists engineers business leaders digital artists and healthcare professionals. Together the universitys community of doers makers healers and innovators empowers graduates to change the world solve 21st-century challenges and reinvent the future.

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About the Role:

New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech) seeks a strategic collaborative and detail-orientedAssistant Treasurer & Controllerto help steward the financial strength of a dynamic innovation-driven university. Reporting to Vice President Financial Affairs CFO & Treasurer this role provides critical oversight of treasury operations accounting financial reporting auditing and internal controls in support of New York Techs mission.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and make an impact at a transformative institution committed to technology research and student success. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise leadership and a passion for continuous improvement to enhance financial processes support data-driven decision-making and ensure effective and prudent fiscal management across the institution.

• Oversee financial operations accounting and reporting functions for all university campuses and operations.
• Manage staff in accounting payroll accounts payable grants restricted funds treasury and purchasing; manage financial accounting for dining and residence halls.
• Maintain and advance processes to improve data integrity financial reporting internal controls and general business efficiencies with use of AI and technology.
• Manage obligations for external financial reporting requirements including tax filings audits and institutional accrediting bodies.
• Serve as primary contact for all external auditors.
• Manage all treasury functions including establishment and maintenance of all bank accounts investment accounts and trustee-managed funds.
• Design and execute plans for debt issuance and maintain cash forecast models.
• Manage property appraisals and accounting for real estate and leasing transactions.
• Serve as primary external contact to rating agencies investment banks and municipal lending authorities.
• Implement and monitor all electronic payment functions for domestic and international receipts and payments.
• Coordinate and support all financial modelling tools with budget office.
• Participate in administration of retirement funds investment policies and endowment management functions.
• Coordinate debt and capital expenditure planning with budget and facilities operations.
• Serve as financial team leader on IT matters regarding data security financial integrity and system/software additions or changes.
• Work closely with Human Resources and General Counsel in financial planning for employee benefit plans.
• Serve on retirement savings plan committee.
• Oversee audits and required federal filings for benefit plans.
• Work closely with general counsel and others to support risk management functions and annual insurance policy renewals.
• Assist in drafting policies and procedures to reduce corporate exposures.
• Prepare agendas materials resolutions and minutes for various board committees including Audit Finance and Investments coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Provide special research and assignments related to financial and statistical data as requested by CFO General Counsel Provost and President.
• Participate and provide recommendations to support multi-departmental task forces for university initiatives.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

• Required Degree: BA or BS in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA or other advanced degree in related field preferred.
• Required Certification: CPA or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• Preferred Training/Certification: Certified Treasury Manager
• Required Licensure: NYS CPA or CIA or CMA
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent written oral quantitative skills and presentation skills.
• Experienced manager and leader with team-centered orientation and comfortable approach in pivoting toward multiple audiences including staff senior management trustees and external parties.
• Minimum 10 years experience including 5 years supervising >10 employees and record of progressive responsibility and executive/board interactions.
• Non-profit financial experience required with preference for higher ed and specialized knowledge of NACUBO and DOE reporting standards.
• Must provide high degree of confidentiality efficiency and organizational skills with ability to delegate train and build team capacity.
• Exceptional abilities expected with Workday Finance including system maintenance reporting and analytics all Microsoft Office programs and AI.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Canvas and additional software products desired.
• Hybrid position requires 3-4 days per week onsite. Some travel required.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal andprofessional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off holidays tuition remission and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidate experience/expertise education/training key skills geographic location internal peer equity as well as market organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.