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Finance Manager (HEA)

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Financial Services, the Finance Manager provides

financial oversight of various Non-Tax Levy entities as well as Adult Continuing Education. The

Finance Manager oversees daily financial transactions, ensures compliance and reporting to various

third-party entities, including payroll-related parties, develops budgets, monitors financial activities,

and prepares and reviews schedule, statements and cash flow forecasting, required for senior

leadership.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

? Manages the financial operations of various College non-tax levy funds and continuing

education programs.

? Creates and monitors the annual budget for various non-tax levy funds and continuing

education programs while ensuring financial prudence.

? Coordinates the non-tax levy audit committee and board meetings, including preparing agendas,

minutes and all other applicable requirements,

? Supports in making presentations, including financial reports for the Board of Directors,

committees and college administrators.

? Collaborates with program leaders in developing, monitoring and reporting financial activities.

? Reviews and approves various financial transactions and reviews internal schedules relating

to payroll and audits.

? Performs the month-end, mid-year, and year-end financial close for various entities, including

submission of CUNY deliverables as requested.

? Spearheads the audits for internal and external agencies, including preparation of schedules and

financial statements.

? Oversees the reconciliation of relevant bank accounts and administering of ADP payroll and

related compliance and reporting.

? Ensures training sessions are provided for staff on CUNY Modules and other systems.

? Develops effective procedures for recording fiscal operations and ensures financial activities are

both GAAP and GASB compliant.

? Supervises professional staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred:

Familiar with PeopleSoft, Financial Edge, Banner, Microsoft Office. Familiar with CUNY policies and

environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the financial activities of a College or major program.

• Advises management regarding funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve

academic and/or administrative issues

• Develops and recommends policies and controls to assure the responsible use of resources
• Supports strategic planning processes; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding

resource allocations

• Prepares and manages production of statistical/analytical reports pertinent to financial and

operational activities

• Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy
• Liaisons with auditors and other internal and external agencies as necessary
• May negotiate contracts
• May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff and manage related administrative

functions

• Performs related duties as assigned

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience within the range of $80,211 - $90,838.

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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• Go to cuny.jobs
• In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "32411"
• Click on "Finance Manager (HEA)"
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience,

resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE

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: 32411

Location: Queens College

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY Queens College

Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs. With its extensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, research opportunities, and internship placements, the college serves more than 20,000 students, mentored by an award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus, the college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college. U.S. News and World Report and Forbes magazine also rank Queens College a “Best Value College,” thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and affordability. The Equality of Opportunity Report placed Queens College in the top one percent of all colleges in moving students from poverty to prosperity. Queens College produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for New York City’s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a leader in tech education, and enrolls the second-most computer science majors of any college in the city. Students from across the country and around the world are att...racted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music. Its renowned faculty and alumni include celebrated composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations. Visit the homepage to learn more about Queens College’s stellar programs and robust campus life.

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