The City University of New York

Finance Manager (HEA) - Provost Office

POSITION DETAILS

Hunter College-CUNY is seeking a Finance Manager for the Office of the Provost. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Operations. In addition to CUNY title overview, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the financial operations of the Provost’s Office and units reporting to the Provost, including comprehensive management of tax levy and non-tax levy accounting.
• Provide financial guidance on funding appropriateness, identifying fiscal solutions to address academic and administrative challenges.
• Analyze and forecast budgetary requirements, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of financial resources across all units.
• Facilitate the processing of tax levy and non-tax levy payments through CUNYBuy, CUNYFirst, and web-invoicing systems, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Recommend and implement financial policies and controls to enhance organizational efficiency and ensure the responsible management of resources.
• Manage account and AutomatedClearinghouse Transfers(ACH transfers) within the CUNYFirst system, ensuring timely and accurate execution of financial transactions.
• Monitor and report on awards and stipends distributed to faculty and staff, preparing analytical reports that inform decision-making and resource allocation.
• Administer purchasing, subscriptions, and reimbursements, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and institutional objectives.
• Supervise HR/Payroll financial processes, focusing on accurate payroll processing related to employee onboarding and timesheet management.
• Manage financial reporting related to time and leave for the office and units reporting to the Provost, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and accurate tracking of labor costs.
• Support strategic planning initiatives by assessing financial outcomes and making recommendations for resource allocation that align with institutional goals.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and facilitate financial assessments as needed, under executive purview.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the Provost’s Office.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and six years of related experience required.

Experience using CUNYFirst, CUNYBuy, or similar financial management systems is highly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in leading a team, including staff supervision, task delegation, and performance management.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal departments, faculty, and staff.

Advanced experience with Excel.

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and think analytically.

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.

Job Title Name: Finance Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, within the approved range ($100,329 -$117,805)

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

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on May 15, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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

30075

Location

Hunter College

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