Rank: Administrator VII
Search #: S26-014
Job Posted: November 11, 2026
Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 8,500 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Controller/Director of Fiscal Affairs directs the University's fiscal services, fiscal reporting, analysis, projections and planning, including budget development, monitoring and control. Serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the University in the absence of the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, and as a key liaison to the CSCU system office, auditors, and regulatory agencies on matters pertaining to the finances of the university.
Position Responsibilities:
Leads the staff and operations of the University's business and financial management functions; including budget preparation and management, accounting, and financial reporting, analysis and control.
Supervises the operations of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Grants Administration, Financial Planning, Student Accounts (Accounts Receivable & Cashiering), Purchasing, Payroll, Card Office and other related functions. This includes supervision and evaluation of staff in these areas.
Develops and implements financial reporting and control systems and procedures to ensure effective and appropriate tracking, management, and reporting on revenues, expenses, treasury and cash flow matters, assets, liabilities, and property. Develops, implements and evaluates fiscal policies to ensure appropriate financial oversight of the university.
Represents the University to external agencies, the CSCU System office, state and other auditors to facilitate the administration of the University's financial planning and control responsibilities; keeps current with legislative developments, GASB and GAAP rules, federal regulations pertaining to higher education finance, system and university policies and procedures, and other changes that impact the University's fiscal and business operations.
Reviews existing programs and procedures to identify trends, more efficient and cost effective methods of operations, and to assure that expenditures track the strategic and tactical goals and objectives of the university.
Prepares a wide variety of financial and analytical reports, including the annual financial statements, to provide current information on the University's financial status; information used in long range planning, contract negotiations, staffing needs and related operational decisions.
Works with external auditors in the preparation of audit reports for State agencies, Federal government, and the NCAA; responds to audit findings; identifies and implements corrective policies and practices if needed.
Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above that do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
Qualifications:
A CPA, MBA or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required. Seven years of progressively more responsible experience in Financial Management in Higher Education, public or private, including the development and implementation of effective financial systems, controls, reporting, and analysis. Demonstrated ability to plan and develop sound financial reporting systems; ability to interpret and administer federal laws and regulations, payroll, purchasing, grant administration and contract administration procedures; demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills required. Proven skills in leadership, management, promoting and managing change, team building, collaboration, and creating, communicating, managing and extracting broad
organizational value from complex financial data and plans. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.
Application:
For full consideration, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references to finsearch1@southernct.edu. For full consideration, please submit application materials no later than December 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.