Finance Budget Specialist (HEOa)

POSITION DETAILS

This position will report to the Director of Budget at The City College of New York. In addition to the general duties, tasks include but are not limited to:

??? Assist in developing annual budgets under the direction of the Budget director

??? Maintain and update budget data in CUNYFirst and in assist in reconciling CUNYFirst with other financial systems

??? Analyze CUNYFirst budget and expenditure data, identify inconsistencies and suggest corrective actions.

??? Process budget transfers, adjustments and assist in preparing quarterly financial reports to management.

??? Record, track and process journals in CUNYFirst.

??? Provide support to staff related to budgets in CUNYFirst, Chart-fields input, requisitions in budget error as well as query functions.

??? Coordinate & process expense journals to ensure expense data is captured accurately in the General Ledger.

??? Update Budget Modifications in CF Financial systems and maintain tracking sheet.

??? Track Refund of Appropriation (ROA) Reimbursements

??? Coordinate with HR in assigning Budget Line #???s to backfills and new positions.

??? Assist budget team in coordinating personnel actions with Human Resources.

??? Add new positions to the Department Budget Table in CF.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred Qualifications:

??? Assist in creating and editing Power-point presentations for upper management, incorporating data from excel

??? Using Excel for pivot tables, v-lookups, If statements and data analysis.

??? Updating Access databases and handling large data sets.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

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

• Plans and develops annual budgets under direction; administers allocation and reconciliation of funds
• Prepares budget analyses and produces forecasting projections
• Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements
• Ensures that final, approved budget is adhered to by tracking revenues and expenses; processes budget transfers and adjustments
• Provides fiscal reports and financial statements to management
• Supports supervisor with budget administration to meet department goals and objectives
• May supervise subordinate staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Budget Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $64,649 - $75,465. 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 APPLY

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 29520
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume

CLOSING DATE

February 18 2025.

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.

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Location

City College of New York

About City College of New York (CUNY)

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