Director of Budget and Administration, System Administration and Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the University’s annual and multiyear System Office operating budget for multiple divisions and departments.
• Oversee regular annual and multiyear expense and revenue forecasts to support strategic, mission-driven, long-range financial planning.
• Serve as the primary budget liaison for all System Office departments; provide guidance and technical assistance on budget matters to divisional and department leaders as well as budget management training to department budget managers.
• Oversee transactional activity for System Administration and Shared Services operations and the review and monitoring of financial transactions, budget balances and revenue and expenses.
• Oversee and manage budget activities for University wide initiatives for IT, library, student services and operations.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc analyses and reports as needed by University financial leadership and divisional and department customers.
• Review and assess system and operational issues to improve overall workflows.
• Maintain datasets for expenses, revenue, staffing, and other indicators to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate on special projects as required, including technology implementation and upgrades and State and City impact analyses.

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.

Qualification & Requirements

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ related experience required.

Preferred

• The position requires knowledge of NYS, NYC and CUNY policies regarding budget, finance, HR, procurement and accounts payable.

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.