Assistant Controller, U.B. Foundation

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K - $95K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 28th, 2026

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University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF) is hiring an Assistant Controller. This role manages accounting operations, financial reporting, audit preparation, budgeting, and compliance for UBF and its affiliated entities, with a focus on real estate and investment accounting.

Highlights

Perform daily accounting operations including cash management and general ledger activities.
Lead monthly and annual financial close processes and prepare financial statements.
Oversee investment accounting and manage related accounting software.
Provide guidance to accounting staff and promote teamwork and process improvement.
Manage accounting, reporting, and compliance for real estate operations and affiliated entities.
Prepare budgets, conduct financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Coordinate debt-related reporting, compliance, and renewals of debt instruments.
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 5-7 years experience; advanced Microsoft Excel skills; knowledge of GAAP.
Preferred: Master’s degree, CPA license, experience with AccuFund and cross-departmental collaboration.
Compensation range: $75,000 - $95,000; full-time position; background check required.