Finance Specialist -Business Office

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor???s, master???s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College???s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 14,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Reporting to the AVP of Budget, Finance, and Business Operations, the Finance Specialist???s duties include not only the CUNY Title Overview, but are not limited to:

?? Supports the AVP with the operations associated with internal controls, year-end procedures, annual audits, and other financial functions; ensuring proper coordination among divisional departments including, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Purchasing, and Non-Tax Levy- NTL entities.

?? Assists in the multi-year financial plan in support of the College???s Strategic Plan;

?? Assists in preparing, analyzing, and maintaining monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial reports, as required;

?? Assists in the monthly, mid-year, and fiscal year-end close and reconciliation processes;

?? Supports the division in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders;

?? Assist in developing and maintaining a divisional booklet with mandated policies and procedures related to budget and finance matters;

?? Coordinates the regular updates of divisional websites;

?? Serves as P and T cards backup coordinator and updates cardholder accounts.

?? Maintains divisional records and serves as records retention liaison for the division;

?? Participates in special projects and other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred qualifications include:

??? Minimum of four years experience in financial planning, budgeting, finance,and/oranalysis;

??? Minimum of one year experience in Higher Education;

??? Exceptional knowledge of MS Office products, specifically excel;

??? Excellent organizational and analytical skills;

??? Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines;

??? Strong communication and writing skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction.

• Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds
• Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements
• Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable
• Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections
• Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
• May supervise subordinate staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$62,411 - $79,188

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 APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

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JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY 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

Location

Lehman College

About Lehman College (CUNY)

The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

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