Finance Budget Director (HEO) - College of Charleston : Job Details

Finance Budget Director (HEO)

College of Charleston

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-21T00:34:19Z

Job Description :

Finance Budget Director (HEO)

POSITION DETAILS

Since 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.

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.

GENERAL DUTIES

As 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.

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 that align 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.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor'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 OVERVIEW

    Directs 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.

    CLOSING DATE

    Open until filled with review of resumes to begin May 30, 2024.

    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: 28430

    Location: City College of New York

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