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Finance Budget Specialist - Continuing and Professional Studies

Job ID

Location

City College of New York

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

The Finance Budget Specialist will report to the Dean of the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies of at The City College of New York. In addition to the CUNY title Overview, the Finance Budget Specialist duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and maintain department fiscal plans and budgets including payroll, procurement,p-card and CUNYfirst
• Responsible for administering and managing the allocation of funds from multiple funding sources
• Plan and develop annual budgets under direction, administer allocation and reconciliation of funds
• Prepare budget analysis and forecasting projections and assist with marketing analysis
• Analyze spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements
• Ensure that final approved budgets are adhered to by tracking revenues and expenses and processing budget transfers and adjustments
• Provide regular fiscal reports and financial statements and track timely payment of monthly bills
• Manage purchasing cards and monthly reconciliations
• Collect data, prepare and distribute reports and presentations using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Perform competitive analysis related to course offerings and costs

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in budget and financial analysis; familiarity with CUNY funding, including: Tax Levy, CUNY Research Foundation a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish priorities, manage multiple priorities, work with a high degree of accuracy and meet multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Experience with managing budgets that comprise multiple funding sources required. Grant management experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CUNY budget experience a plus

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work in the office.

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 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

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on July 18, 2022.

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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.