Finance Budget Director (HEO)

Finance Budget Director (HEO)POSITION DETAILSSince 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important 'firsts' as: The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the 'whole people', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S.It is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 14,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.Outstanding programs in architecture, engineering, education and the liberal arts and sciences prepare our students for the future, and produce outstanding leaders in every field. Whether they are drawn to the traditional, like philosophy or sociology, or emerging fields like sonic arts or biomedical engineering, our baccalaureate graduates go on to graduate programs at Stanford, Columbia or MIT or they stay right here in one of our 50 master's programs or our doctoral programs in engineering, the laboratory sciences, and psychology.Nowhere else in the city do undergraduates have so many opportunities to conduct research with professors, publish and present their findings. In our science, engineering and social science programs, more than 300 undergrads work alongside senior researchers in funded projects. Leading CUNY in funded research, we house a number of research centers, with our two $700 M advanced research centers leading the way. Nearly all of our full-time faculty hold PhDs or maintain professional practices.The campus is alive with student activity. City College fields many varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division III and students work out in an equipment rich fitness center and socialize in more than 100 student clubs. Our students come from around the corners and world, representing more than 150 nationalities. City College is an integral part of the civic, urban and artistic energy of New York and inseparable from its history.GENERAL DUTIESAs a key member of The City College of New York (CCNY) management team, the Finance Budget Director will oversee the college’s budgeting and financial planning responsibilities. The role reports to the College’s Chief Financial Officer and will be called to present to the college’s Operational Leadership Teams. In addition, the Finance Budget Director may serve on various committees related to CCNY and CUNY. They will be a visionary, incorporate innovative practices into strategies and formulate financial operating plans while collaborating with other college financial executives. In addition, the role requires resource allocation, execution, and performance measurement. The qualified candidate will be a dynamic leader that has experience building high performing teams and values teamwork while leading with inspiration and collaboration. The Finance Budget Director will work with City College executives and department administrators, faculty, staff, and external constituents by employing industry best practices and having a data driven mindset. This position provides regular financial management updates to the executive levels. As a financial leader, the candidate will play an important part in communicating the financial message to the campus. They will assist with the execution of programs and policies and will contribute to the development of a long-range vision for the campus.The Finance Budget Director will report to the Vice President of Finance and Administration at The City College of New York. In addition to the CUNY title overview duties, tasks include but are not limited to:Oversee and manage all aspects of the tax levy and non-tax levy budget system for one of the most financially complex colleges within CUNY. This includes all academic divisions, administrative divisions and research efforts.Collaborate with CUNY Central Office Budget Office to track, audit and manage the budget and expenses for all employees.Develop a planning process at the department and college level that incorporates all sources of funds and aligns resources with strategic objectives of the college.Provide strategic leadership as the College moves towards a comprehensive budget process and analyze data.Direct and lead efforts, in collaboration with the Deans, to design a new responsibility center management budget model that will decentralize budget planning and provide greater transparency to the College's constituencies.Provide guidance on divisional revenue generation, performance and align the budget model to more closely provide tuition projections and reflect enrollment needs.Develop an all-funds financial reporting structure analyzing budgets by division, department and funding sources.Design and implement technology-based solutions and automated business processes to facilitate financial planning, decision making, and reporting.Facilitate the successful implementation of CUNYWORK/Workday and related tools to improve budget control and financial planning.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience required.Preferred Qualifications :Experience with Workday highly preferred.Senior leadership experience.Strategy development skills.Project management skills.Risk assessment skills.Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication and analytical skills.Experience in using data for decision-making.Growth opportunity position.CUNY TITLE OVERVIEWDirects the budgeting function of a College or major program as well as related accounting operations.Formulates, prepares and oversees financial plans and budgeting processes.Manages all financial reporting and compliance activities, including preparation of financial statements, statistical reports, and funding determinations.Liaisons with internal and external financial auditors as well as various College, University and governmental representatives.Oversees analytical reporting and provides strategic financial guidance to support decisions regarding resource allocations and operational planning.Manages professional staff responsible for budget projections, allocations and transactions.Performs related duties as assigned.Job Title Name:

Finance Budget DirectorCUNY TITLEHigher Education OfficerFLSAExemptCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSSalary Range: $132,987 - $141,858. Salary commensurate with education and experience.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.HOW TO APPLYIf you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows: Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment".Click "Search job listings".Click on "More search options".Search by Job Opening ID number: 28430.Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.CLOSING DATEOpen until filled with review of resumes to begin May 30, 2024.JOB SEARCH CATEGORYCUNY Job Posting: Managerial/ProfessionalEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.Job ID:

28430Location:

City College of New York

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