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Finance Budget Manager

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

Reporting to the AVP, Planning & Budget, the Budget Manager is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the college's expenditures, managing the production of financial reports, and assisting in the planning and management of the annual budget.

The Budget Manager is responsible for the following, but not limited to:

+ Actively contributes in the preparation and development of the college financial plan.

+ Assist in developing analytical models of college expenditures, compares and analyzes actual expenses versus budgeted amounts, and maintains and develops new management reports using various report writing tools.

+ Monitor the budget allocations scheduled to the college and allocations within the college.

+ Evaluate the fiscal impact of college programs and initiatives; identify operational issues with budgetary implications and recommend solutions.

+ Prepares financial reports, and develops/updates budget models to forecast multi-year financial performance.

+ Build strong working relationships with department heads and senior managers; provide guidance in preparing and monitoring budgets for special allocations (e.g., Technology Fees, College Now, ASAP).

+ Develop and prepare budget projections, allocations, financial statements and statistical reports.

+ Support the annual budget planning process to ensure alignment with institutional priorities.

+ Provide administrative support for various financial accounts, including payment processing and revenue tracking.

+ Estimate the fiscal effects of management decisions and local, state, or federal policy changes; assess potential impacts of legislative and budgetary proposals.

+ Assist in the development and implementation of budgeting policies and procedures; serve as a liaison to the campus community for interpretation of university-wide financial policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

+ Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.

+ Proficient in Excel functions and tools, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data validation, conditional formatting, and advanced formulas, with strong ability to analyze and present data effectively.

+ Strong organizational skills with emphasis on detail and follow-up.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated proactive approach and self-initiative.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

+ Creativity and independent problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.

+ Master's Degree preferred.

+ Experience in higher education highly desirable.

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

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.

$105,816 - $118,070 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.

To apply:

Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.

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York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

CLOSING DATE

September 29, 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.

Job ID

30955

Location

York College