Hudson Valley Community College is hiring: Accounting Manager in City of Troy

Overview

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a multi-campus college located in Troy and Malta, NY. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and STEM. HVCC is part of the SUNY system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college operates an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college serves as a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

HVCC seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to the community.

Position

Department: Finance/Comptroller’s Office

Title: The Accounting Manager

Requisition: HV-NTP-9779

Qualifications for Employment

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; five years of experience in analysis, maintaining financial accounts and records, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, strong interpersonal communication, and strong organizational skills required.

Preferred: Master’s degree, experience with Ellucian Banner and not-for-profit fund accounting, and experience in a higher education environment is preferred.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Accounting Manager reports to the Comptroller or his/her designee and performs the following duties:

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close.
• Develop and maintain financial record keeping and reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assist with regulatory reporting as applicable.
• Prepare and review appropriate ledger entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger system.
• Review monthly prepaid and fixed asset roll forwards and related schedules.
• Assist with completion of the State’s Annual Operating report.
• Prepare, review and analyze statistical and financial reports for internal (College) or external (Federal, State, etc.) distribution/submission.
• Review bank reconciliations and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with the quarterly review and annual external audit.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Research accounting issues for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Complete annual calculations for auditors to include vacation accrual and termination benefits.
• Prepare documents and work directly with the college’s actuary.
• Manages Plant Fund.
• As Assistant Treasurer (upon approval by BOT on annual basis) assumes responsibility for the authorization of college-wide disbursements, wire-transfers, etc.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month position with a salary range of $70,000-$75,000.

Benefits and Application

HVCC offers a full benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the PSLF Program.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 9, 2025.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.