Finance Budget Manager

POSITION DETAILS

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) led by President Karol V. Mason. An internationally recognized leader in educating for justice, John Jay is also a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes near fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and other bachelor’s and master’s degrees in traditional criminal justice-related field of study, as well as a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. John Jay College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

Reporting to the Interim Assistant Vice President for Finance, the Finance Budget Manager’s responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing expenditures for the College.

• Under the director of the AVP for Finance, the Finance Manager directs and coordinates daily activities to record and reconcile revenues and expenditures quickly and accurately,.
• Prepares and manages production of statistical/analytical reports pertinent to financial and operational activities.
• Assist the AVP for Finance and VP for Finance and Administration in the planning, development, and management of the annual budget, budget processes and financial activities.
• Work as part of a budget team to analyze spending, income, and usage trends; perform variance analyses of budgeted versus actual expenditures.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations to ensure the financial integrity of various program budgets and financial data.
• Monitor budget balances and expenditures, review transactions, and prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and special and ad hoc reports and analyses, as needed.
• Verify data in external/internal financial accounting and budget systems, and process budget transfers, adjustments and modifications.
• Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned by the AVP for Finance and VP Finance and Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree and six years’ related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field and six years of related experience required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education highly desirable.
• Demonstrated prior experience and proficiency in standard and ad-hoc financial analysis, modeling, and reporting is required.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products required, especially proficiency in Excel is a must.
• Demonstrated proactive approach and self-initiative is a strong plus.
• Managing projects and priorities in a dynamic, fluid environment.
• Creativity and independent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Possess excellent analytical skills in a fast and diverse environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of users with different expectations and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-up.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, and organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the budget function of a College or major program under the direction of a senior administrator.

• Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget
• Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.
• Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures
• Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy
• May hire, supervise, and train budget and/or clerical staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Budget Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$90,375 – $104,057

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

The review of resumes will begin on Monday, December 2, 2024

The posting closes on Friday, November 30, 2024

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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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