College Accountant

About the role

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a Director of Finance, Development & Alumni Relations. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, who also serves as the Executive Director of the SUNY New Paltz Foundation (“Foundation”), this role is a senior-level position with dual responsibilities, serving both as Director of Finance in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations and as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Foundation. The Director acts as a key financial advisor to University leadership, especially the President and the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, while also serving as an operating officer of the Foundation. The Director is responsible for the overall financial health and operational integrity of the Foundation. The Director works closely with the University’s Vice President for Fiscal Strategy & Management and division staff on a variety of financial and administrative matters, and interacts with peers at other SUNY institutions to stay current on best practices in accounting and finance. Additionally, the Director acts as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation’s Finance & Investment and Audit Committees.

Posted July 10, 2026. Classification: MP-III.