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Controlling Assistant Jobs in Valhalla, NY (NOW HIRING)

Assistant Controller

Secaucus, NJ · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and play a key role in the day to day accounting operations, while also having visibility into broader financial reporting and project ...

Being an Assistant Controller at Waste Connections means being involved in not only the accounting cycle but all aspects of the business. It also means not sitting at a cubicle all day! Waste ...

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Assistant Controller

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Assistant Controller Yonkers Contracting Company is seeking a qualified Assistant Controller with 7 years of relevant experience. This role supports the Controller in managing Yonkers Contracting ...

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Assistant Controller

Paramus, NJ · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Assistant Controller / AVP - Banking Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Job Type: Temporary with Potential for Temp to Permanent Department: Accounting Reports To: SVP & Controller Hourly ...

Assistant Controller

Paramus, NJ · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Assistant Controller / AVP - Banking Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Job Type: Temporary with Potential for Temp to Permanent Department: Accounting Reports To: SVP & Controller Hourly ...

The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while partnering closely with senior ...

The Controller is seeking a talented assistant with strong accounting and analytical skills with QuickBooks. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm, working closely with firm ...

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Assistant Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

A leading New York City real estate firm specializing in residential properties is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who ...

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The Assistant Controller oversees the accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, audit, and tax compliance functions while providing direct support to the Controller. This role plays a ...

Assistant Controller

Melville, NY · On-site

$140 - $160/hr

Assistant Controller**Reports To:** V.P. of Finance**Classification**: Exempt**Supervises:** **Compensation:** $140,000 - 160,000**\*\*\*The position is based fully on-site at our Melville office ...

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Assistant Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$221K - $261K/yr

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for core controllership activities, including the monthly close, consolidation, financial reporting support, and control environment execution, while also ...

Assistant Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $180K/yr

Assistant Controller Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000 / annually DOE An established and rapidly growing multifamily real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to ...

Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $265K/yr

What we're looking for * 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Head of Accounting, Accounting Director, or similar senior ...

Assistant Controller

East Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$140K - $150K/yr

The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting and accounting operations. The role will manage close cycles, ensure GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support audits. This ...

Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role. Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience with budgeting ...

Assistant Controller

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

The Assistant Controller will be the sixth member of our Accounting & Finance team, working closely with the CFO to oversee core financial operations and reporting. This role requires a hands-on ...

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Controller & Assistant Treasurer

Barnard College

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


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Job description

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
Job:
Controller & Assistant Treasurer
The Controller and Assistant Treasurer serves as the chief accounting officer of Barnard College and is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the College's accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and related compliance functions.
Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Controller and Assistant Treasurer ensures the integrity and reliability of the College's financial reporting and supports sound financial stewardship across the institution. The position oversees key accounting and financial operations functions and works collaboratively with departments across the College to support effective financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The Controller and Assistant Treasurer serves as a strategic advisor to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer on accounting policy, financial operations, treasury management, and institutional financial stewardship. The key aspect of this role supports initiatives to leverage data, automation and emerging technologies to drive innovation across the financial enterprise, strengthen financial infrastructure, enhance operational effectiveness, and improve institutional financial transparency.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Job Description:
Reporting Structure
The Controller and Assistant Treasurer supervises key members of the accounting and financial operations team, including the Associate Controller, Accounting, Reporting, Treasury & Compliance; the Associate Controller, Restricted Funds and Sponsored Research; the Associate Controller, Operations; and the Finance Systems Analyst (either directly or indirectly through the Workday Support Team). The role works closely with the Budget & Planning team, Development & Alumnae Relations, Information Technology, the Office of the Provost, and other administrative and academic departments across the College.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the College's general accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and compliance functions.
  • Ensure that financial reporting, reconciliations, and account analyses are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Lead the preparation of the College's audited financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Review accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
  • Oversee institutional tax compliance activities, including Forms 990, 990-T, and other required filings.
  • Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, financial advisors, rating agencies, banks, and regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee treasury operations, cash management activities, liquidity monitoring, debt compliance reporting, banking relationships, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Support financing activities, including coordination related to debt issuances, covenant compliance, and external financial reporting requirements.
  • Support accounting and reporting for gifts, endowment activity, and sponsored projects.
  • Partner with Finance and Information Technology staff to support Workday Finance operations, optimize financial systems and reporting capabilities, strengthen data integrity, and implement process improvements and automation initiatives.
  • Develop, document, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen financial operations, improve reporting processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and financial operations staff.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service excellence within the Finance organization.
  • Support financial reporting and presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA designation required
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible accounting and financial leadership experience
  • Experience in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare or similarly complex institutional environments
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience leading financial statement audits and managing complex accounting operations
  • Experience with nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, endowment accounting and sponsored programs administration
  • Experience with Workday or other enterprise financial systems
  • Demonstrated experience supervising and developing professional staff
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to communicate complex financial and accounting matters clearly to a broad range of financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Experience operating effectively within complex and decentralized organizations.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting senior leadership and governing boards
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a willingness to continuously learn and grow
  • Demonstrated collaborative leadership style and commitment to supporting the mission and values of the College.

|Salary Range: $240,000 - $250,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Company:
Barnard College
Time Type:
Full time

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Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1889