Research Foundation Assistant Director (Finance) - Advancement - College of Environmental Science and Forestry - College of Environmental Science and Forestry : Job Details

Job Description:Title: Assistant DirectorUnit: AdvancementPosition location: ESF's Syracuse campus.Salary: $83,000-$90,000 depending on qualificationsPrimary Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):* Working under the general direction of the Director of Finance, assist in themanagement of all College Foundation & subsidiaries fiscal operations including accounting, budgeting, cash management, procurement, payroll, fund management and scholarship administration.* Oversee the daily financial activities of the ESF College Foundation, Abby Lane, LLC and Abby Lane Housing Corporation including but not limited to:* Review & approve monthly bank reconciliations and prepare necessary adjustments* Prepare monthly investment account reconciliations* Prepare other monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and prepare necessary adjustments* Review annual calculated spending plan budgets in accordance with the Foundation's spending plan policy and endowment expendable policy:* Manage individual fund budgets and monitor spending within annual spending plan amounts* Manage annual expenditures of scholarships / fellowships* Review current accounting software capabilities, particularly with Blackbaud, to develop solutions and recommendations for a more efficient means of generating investment return allocations, fund overheads, and processing and reporting information to fund administrators and staff.* Assist the Director of Finance in developing an awards management policy for funds administered through the Research Foundation of SUNY* Assist the Director of Finance with financial administrative requirements of College Foundation grants* Prepare information reports for fund administrators and Development Officers as needed.* Share responsibilities with the Director of Finance in preparation of internal quarterly financial statements* Share responsibilities with the Director of Finance in preparation of requested schedules and summaries required for annual audit and help ensure timely completion of such audit and filing of 990 tax returns.* Share responsibilities with the Director of Finance in preparation of requested tax workbooks for completion of annual 990 and CHAR500 tax filings* Monitor insurance policies and files for ESF College Foundation, Inc. and Subsidiaries. Work with insurance broker to revise, update, and establish new policies as needed. Establish and maintain a working file of Certificates of Insurance for Centennial Hall.Requirements:Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience* Microsoft Office expertise and advanced use of Microsoft Excel* Detail-oriented with a proven record of setting and meeting goals* Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting, developing solutions and implementing the chosen solution* Organization skills and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and independently; to use initiative and follow through to complete tasks in a timely manner* Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writingPreferred Qualifications:* Certified Public Accountant* Experience with Blackbaud's Financial Edge* Experience with fund accountingAdditional Information:SUNY-ESF and the Broader CommunityESF is a specialized college within the 64-campus SUNY system, and a Carnegie R2 High Research Activity Institution that consistently earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review, and other national college guidebooks. With a total enrollment of about 2,200 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, combined with the immediate proximity of Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University, ESF provides an intimate, small-college atmosphere within a vibrant, large-university setting. ESF's extended campuses include more than 25,000 acres of forest properties, both close to Syracuse and across the Adirondack Park, which provide numerous opportunities for experiential coursework, research, and public outreach.Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes region, Syracuse is a small city in a rural region offering a diversity of natural and cultural amenities, a low cost of living, and a high quality of life - ranking among the top 10 percent of Best Places to Live in The Places Rated Almanac. Syracuse is situated with easy access to New York City, the Adirondack Park, Lake Ontario, and many other points of interest in the eastern United States and Canada.In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-###-#### or by accessing the following web site: ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.Application Instructions:Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by November 8, 2024 for optimal consideration.Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line. Submit a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references online.