Job Title: General Accounting Manager
PVN ID: RF-2407-006332
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF C.U.N.Y.

Job Description

General Description

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller for Related Entities, the General Accounting Manager will collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners and will be primarily responsible for assisting with the financial activities of the CUNY service centers; and financial operations of the Foundation’s separate entity, an LLC that owns and operates the office building in which the Foundation is located. The role will also assist with preparation of indirect cost analysis and coordinate research property and equipment inventory with the property coordinator.  The ideal candidate has experience managing staff.

Other Duties

  • Oversees the financial reporting and audit of the RF’s company owned and operated office building at 230 West 41st Street
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable on building tenants, and general ledger maintenance
  • Creates monthly invoices in the Research Foundation’s Financial System, Kuali, and iLab software for the invoicing process for internal and external users of the service center facilities.
  • Enter journal entries to process payments for internal CUNY PIs who use the Service Centers
  • Contact PIs to communicate any issues related to their payments (e.g. insufficient funds, invoice period outside of account budget period, etc.)
  • Oversees the annual re-certification of service centers used to control allowable charges on services or products used principally within the University community; ensures research activities that involve a service/recharge center are compliant with federal Uniform Guidance.
  • Oversees staff preparation of monthly wire for employee health insurance premium to BC/BS and reviews reconciliation of Empire Blue Cross Claims Paid and Reserve accounts.
  • Works with RF Financial team during 403(b) audit. Answers questions regarding documentation relating to pool expenses, TIAA, etc. Create monthly management reports using Kuali reporting and Cognos; explain and interpret trends and variances when applicable.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
  • 5+ years of professional accounting experience preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
  • Prior experience with non-profit audits
  • Familiar with federal, NY state, and NY City financial regulations
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills, as well as excellent communication skills (oral/written) and presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical ability, strong planning and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to create and use mid-level Excel functions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and work effectively under pressure
  • Demonstrable success in initiating cooperative working relationships, resolving customer concerns, and making timely and effective decisions
  • Ability to work well in a hybrid setting, while understanding team dynamics and deadlines
  • Able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
  • Superior time management abilities

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Finance
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$84,800.00 - $98,934.00
Closing Date
Oct 15, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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