POSITION DETAILS
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
As a key member of the finance management team, the Finance Budget Director will oversee the college’s budgeting and financial planning responsibilities. The role reports to the College’s Business Manager and will be called to present to the college’s Operational Leadership Teams. In addition, the Finance Budget Director may serve on various committees. They will be a visionary, incorporate innovative practices into strategies and formulate financial operating plans while collaborating with other college finance staff. 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 the College’s 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 and director levels. They will also assist with the execution of programs and policies and will contribute to the development of a long-range vision for the campus.
Duties
The Finance Budget Director will report to the Business Manager and work collaboratively with the Vice President Finance and Administration in long rage planning and budgeting. In addition to the CUNY title overview duties, tasks include but are not limited to:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the tax levy budget system, this includes all academic divisions, administrative divisions and research efforts.
- Collaborate with CUNY Central Office and City of New York to 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 aligns resources with strategic objectives of the college.
- 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
MINIMUM:
- Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
Preferred
- 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.
Job Title Name: Finance Budget Director
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer
FLSA
Exempt
Compensation And Benefits
For appointments expected to start on or before 8/31/2025:
Salary range is $132,987 - $141,858, Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30125&PostingSeq=1
Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers
CLOSING DATE
April 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
30125
Location
Borough of Manhattan CC
