The posting
Position Highlights
Provides advanced oversight of investment and endowment operations, combining portfolio analysis and investment research with financial reporting, accounting, and compliance responsibilities. Serves as a key partner in ensuring investment activities and endowment funds are accurately managed and aligned with RIT’s financial objectives and donor requirements.
Controller's Office
The Controller’s Office (CTO) is comprised of accounting and financial professionals who work together to provide accurate, timely, and actionable information and services to our customers while acting as good stewards of the university's financial resources.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Regularly reviews investment performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
- Conducts thorough research on potential investment opportunities and market conditions. Develops and implements robust investment strategies by evaluating various asset classes and market trends
- Handles financial records for all investment activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with donor requirements, and adherence to all applicable regulations. Prepares and reconciles financial statements and reports, maintaining meticulous documentation to support portfolio management
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders by providing detailed reports and responding promptly to inquiries about investments, fund allocations, and the status of endowments
- Oversees and streamlines administrative and accounting processes related to investments. Manages reconciliations, prepares financial statements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements
- Works closely with internal teams and external partners, such as custodians and vendors, to streamline operations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain regulatory compliance
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of accounting, finance, and budgeting practices and protocols to ensure accurate financial management and compliance
- Knowledge of capital markets and investment practices, principles, and regulations
- Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial applications and Microsoft Office
- Skill in synthesizing and analyzing financial data and preparing detailed reports to support decision-making and budgeting activities
- Skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and customer service
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment regarding financial decisions
Minimum Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 7 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Job Level Overview
Specialized Contributor Level 4 - An advanced/lead role requiring a high degree of knowledge and recognized expertise in the profession or field. Manages large projects, programs, or specialized assignments that are strategic in nature and are without precedent and/or structure. Typically serves as a mentor to less experienced staff and reviews or delegates work.
FLSA Category
Exempt
Work Location
Hybrid
Compensation
$81,600 - $95,000
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
