The City University of New York · 2 months ago
Director of Budget and Financial Planning (HEO)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$122K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expThe City University of New York is a prominent educational institution serving a diverse population. The Director of Budget and Financial Planning will provide strategic financial planning, oversee the tax levy budget, and collaborate with senior leadership to support the College’s long-term financial goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide the college community with strategic, mission-driven, and long-term financial planning
Partner with senior leadership to set priorities that strengthen the College’s long-term strategic financial planning and management
Oversee all aspects of the tax levy budget, including preparation, funding formulas, analysis and implementation of the College’s annual Operating Budget, including modifications and compliance with approved financial plans
Liaison with CUNY to track, audit, and reporting budget and expenses for the College
Develop and present divisional revenue forecast and tuition collections, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals and institutional needs
Collaborate in the gathering and updating of an all-funds financial reporting structure
Lead monthly expense reconciliations ensuring data accuracy, integrity and timely resolution of variances
Prepare and present financial plan and updates to college administrators and campus community
Participate in various committees at both Lehman and CUNY
Play a leading role in the successful implementation of CUNYWork at the College
Participates in special projects and other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required
Preferred
Highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, exceptional organizational, research and analytic skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including general presentation and financial reporting
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Experience in managing large, complex budgets with multiple funding sources
Able to set and meet pressured deadlines to satisfy budget and financial plan preparation, updates, reporting requirements; and the ability to manage multiple, often-competing priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines
Strong proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g. ERP systems. Workday, etc.)
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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