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Position Information

Campus Title Deputy Controller

Department Budget Office

Position Summary

Come join our high-performing Team! SUNY Geneseo is seeking a Deputy Controller who is proactive, focused on critical thinking and analysis to help support financial operations across the College and the Geneseo Foundation. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is designed as a pathway to leadership—preparing for potential of succession to higher level positions while helping to drive financial efficiency, compliance, and strategic planning.

The Deputy Controller will play a key role in refining financial processes, maintaining internal controls, and optimizing budgeting strategies. With a focus on long-term sustainability, financial modeling, and cross-departmental collaboration, this position will contribute to institutional financial health and evolving fiscal policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or the equivalent education and experience. Military experience will be considered.

+ Extensive experience in financial management, accounting, or higher education/not-for-profit budgeting and finance.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze financial trends, optimize operations, and lead process improvements.

+ Demonstrated results in working across complex agencies and delivering results –often with time-sensitive goals and with changing priorities.

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

+ Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment

Preferred Qualifications

• SUNY experience or similar system/agency experience

• Not for profit experience

• Master’s degree in related field

• Certified Public Accountant

License/Certification

Other Skills Required

Supervision Received

Jeff Nordland, Controller and Executive Director of Accounting and Budget

Supervision Exercised

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S418

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 113

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Administrative

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 09/25/2025

Job Posting Date 07/29/2025

Apply By 08/22/2025

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants should provide information for three references, two of which must be professional/supervisory. References will be contacted at the time of interviews.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5305

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 30

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Help to lead all accounting and financial operations for SUNY Geneseo ensuring accurate reporting and compliance

Percentage Of Time 30

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Assist with development and implementation of multi-fund budgets and multi-year financial plans for the core academic enterprise, residence hall operations and other fee-based self-supporting operations.

Percentage Of Time 20

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Supports budget development and financial planning processes, providing in-depth analysis for forecasting and institutional strategy.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Assist Controller with supervision of accounting functions including revenue accounting, expenditure accounting, accounts payable, travel, non-student receivables and banking activity.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Strengthens internal controls and policy adherence, ensuring compliance with GAAP , SUNY , and State regulations. Also serves as liaison with SUNY Administration, Office of the University Controller, Office of the State Comptroller and other internal and external partners.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Partner with staff of the business offices to streamline financial processes, document procedures, and enhance operational efficiency.

Percentage Of Time 5

Job Duty/ Responsibility

Acts as Business Systems Security Coordinator, helping to oversee access control and security across finance-related platforms.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents