EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE & BUSINESS OPERATIONS (Associate Administrator)

POSITION DETAILS

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York, located on the Manhattan Beach waterfront in Brooklyn, New York, seeks an experiencedExecutive Director of Finance and Business Operations. This position oversees and is responsible for the efficient management of all facets of the Business Office, including accounting and purchasing, bursar, fixed assets, and operational services.

The Executive Director reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and is a critical partner in the strategic management and development of Kingsborough?s resources. The incumbent will lead a talented and experienced team of 9 direct reports (College Controller, Accounts Payables Manager, Purchasing Director, Bursar, Property Manager, Central Receiving, Mailroom, and Print Shop), and oversee a department of 33 business and finance staff.

The Executive Director develops and implements fiscal procedures, protocols and controls, and works closely with CUNY's Controller's office, and the Research Foundation. They will also partner closely with internal stakeholders including the Offices of Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Academic and Student Affairs, Advancement, and operations offices in the Division of Administration and Finance.

The successful candidate will be a strong, collaborative leader with excellent communication skills. The Executive Director must be a competent decision maker who is able to efficiently analyze information and assess issues to serve the needs of the academic and non-academic areas.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Administration in planning, developing and implementing college financial plans and strategies.
• Responsible for all college financial reporting, including periodic financial closings, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Oversees internal and external financial audits.
• Administers and ensures compliance with college and university fiscal policies.
• Works closely with the Financial Aid Office to allocate and analyze enrollment trends and financial aid distributions.
• Ensures proper review and control of all procurement transactions.
• Liaises with CUNY and State Officials about financial reports and policies.
• Ensures compliance with all appropriate City, State, Federal and GAAP accounting and regulatory policies.
• Oversees the collection of tuition and fees, and tuition revenue analyses.
• Supervises and develops finance staff in the College Controller?s Office, Bursar, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Auxiliary Services, and Fixed Assets areas.
• Ensures the proper implementation of University-wide financial and accounting systems on the campus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or related discipline
• CPA
• Experience in Higher Education or large non-profit

CUNY TITLE

Associate Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$165,000 - $175,000

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 32367 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

July 7, 2026

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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.

Job ID: 32367

Location: Kingsborough Community College

About CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Community College was founded in 1963 and is one of 23 campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and offers both liberal arts education and career training programs. Kingsborough has been named one of the leading community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. It has also earned national recognition for its creative and effective use of learning communities, for the large number of degrees it confers, for the high percentage of graduates who continue their studies, and for innovative programs that draw thousands of non-traditional students to its campus every year. Kingsborough serves a widely-diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. Approximately 70% of Kingsborough’s students are enrolled in a liberal arts or science degree program; the rest pursue degrees in more specialized, career-oriented programs such as business, communications, criminal justice, culinary arts, nursing and allied health, information technology, journalism, maritime technology, tourism and hospitality, and the visual arts. The college takes pride in its many support programs that enhance student success. All students are offered in...dividual, personal and academic counseling; workshops to improve basic skills as well as career planning and placement services. Students enjoy the accessibility of Kingsborough faculty and administrators.

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