Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

University at Buffalo

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 5-7 years of accounting and financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit or real estate fields.
  • Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, investments, and real estate accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and provide recommendations.
  • Experience in preparing financial statements for year-end audit.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily accounting operations and general ledger activities.
  • Participate in monthly and annual financial close processes.
  • Oversee investment accounting activities and management of related software.
  • Guide accounting staff and foster teamwork and accountability.
  • Review and maintain compliance records for capitalization and tenant leases.
  • Prepare and review financial reports, including property operating reports and management schedules.
  • Support audit activities and act as a key contact for external auditors.

Benefits

  • Prioritized well-being and success for employees.
  • Being part of the University at Buffalo community.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year


Position Title
Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

Posting Category
Staff

Department
U.B. Foundation

Posting Number
U260075

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64075

Employer
UB Foundation Activities

Appointment Term

Position Type

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

This position supports accounting operations, financial reporting, financial analysis, audit preparation, budget activities, and compliance functions for UBF and its affiliated entities.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Perform daily accounting operations and general ledger activities, including cash management, banking, property and asset accounting, and real estate accounting and reporting.
  • Participate in monthly and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
  • Oversee investment accounting activities, including reconciliations, reporting audit support, and management of investment accounting software.
  • Provide general guidance to accounting staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous process improvement throughout the department.
  • Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for UBF real estate operations and affiliated entities.
  • Review and maintain capitalization policies, depreciation schedules, tenant lease agreements, and related accounting records.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, property operating reports, rent receivable and accrual schedules, debt service coverage schedules, and other management reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements, related footnotes, and reviewed financial statements.
  • Support audit activities and serve as a key contact for external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audit requirements and deliverables.
  • Assist with the annual budgeting process for UBF and affiliated organizations, with a particular focus on the real estate entity budgets, including budget preparation, financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
  • Coordinate debt-related reporting, compliance requirements, disclosures, and audited financial statement footnotes.
  • Facilitate debt instrument renewals and maintain communications with consultants and external parties.
  • Prepare and submit required annual reports to lenders, rating agencies, bondholders, and regulatory organizations.
  • Monitor compliance with debt covenants and reporting obligations.


Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting and financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, higher education, real estate, investment, or public accounting environments.
  • Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, budgeting, audits, investments, and real estate accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to analyze financial information and develop practical recommendations.
  • Experience in preparing financial statements and disclosures for year-end audit.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading projects and collaborating across departments preferred.
  • Experience with accounting and financial management systems; AccuFund experience desirable.


Physical Demands

Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range
$75,000 - $95,000

Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Lisa Adamshick

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Senior Manager, HR/Benefits

Contact's Email
[email protected]

Contact's Phone
716-645-8726

Posting Dates

Posted
08/27/2026

Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled

Date to be filled
10/12/2026

References

Number of References Required
2

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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