Controller
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Controller in our Business Office. Reporting to the Executive Director of Budget & Finance / Chief Financial Officer, the Controller serves as the College’s senior accounting officer and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulations related to the College’s financial operations.
The Controller directs and manages core Business Office functions including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, bursar operations, cash management, investments, restricted and grant fund accounting, and project accounting. The Controller provides collaborative, emotionally-intelligent, inclusive, and strengths-based leadership to support and develop Business Office staff while fostering effective relationships across the institution.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
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Develops, evaluates, recommends and implements policies and procedures to establish and maintain effective internal financial control over College assets.
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Serves as a collaborative member of the College’s administrative leadership, supporting institutional financial stewardship through accurate reporting, operational excellence, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
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Provides collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and inclusive strengths‑based leadership and supervision for all Business Office staff and operations; Responsible for financial reporting of the College, including preparation of annual financial statements for independent auditors, annual financial reports to SUNY and state Controller’s Office, monthly and ad hoc financial reports, and other internal or external reports needed to support operational decision‑making.
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Recommends and implements operational plans and improvements within the Business Office consistent with College priorities and regulatory requirements.
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Ensures all accounting and reporting is conducted in compliance with FASB, GASB, SUNY, New York State, and other applicable grant awards, laws and regulations.
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Ensures accurate and timely general accounting of financial activity and establishes procedures for accurate and timely receipt, disbursement, and reconciliation of funds.
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Ensures accurate and timely processing of cash management activities and required financial filings.
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Supports the CFO in budget development and monitoring by providing accurate financial data, expenditure tracking, and variance reporting.
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Recommends personnel actions and trains, directs, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure high‑quality service delivery across all Business Office functions.
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Complies with College policies and procedures while assisting colleagues to identify effective operational solutions.
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Involves each employee within area of supervision in development of operational plans that support institutional goals.
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Ensures cross‑training of staff and recommends changes in departmental structure to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
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Participates actively in College committees, activities, and events and serves as liaison for external stakeholders as appropriate relative to Business Office operations.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Budget & Finance / Chief Financial Officer.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hours per week: 35
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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Ten (10) years of demonstrated progressively responsible experience in a complex automated accounting environment
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Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems and advanced spreadsheet applications
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external constituents
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in municipal and/or fund accounting,
- Experience using Ellucian Banner for financial management in accounting
- Experience in higher education accounting, preferably in a community college setting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure
Additional Information:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.
To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Salary: $95,000
For full consideration, apply by: 6/15/2026
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.