Accounts Payable Manager (Finance Manager)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCC—The Borough of Manhattan Community College—seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP department, oversee invoicing, auditing, and disbursements, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role reports to the AVP for Finance and requires a Bachelor's degree with six years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong leadership and higher-education payable knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in a higher education setting and strong payable processing knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise management regarding funding appropriateness and propose fiscal solutions.
• Develop policies and controls to assure the responsible use of resources.
• Support strategic planning processes; assess outcomes and advise resource allocations.
• Prepare and manage production of statistical/analytical reports for financial and operational activities.
• Liaise with auditors and external agencies as necessary.
• May hire, supervise and train finance staff and manage related administrative functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Database

General ledger system

FMS

Online systems

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager (Finance Manager)

GENERAL DUTIES

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

CONTRACT TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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.

The Accounts Payable Manager at BMCC reports to the AVP for Finance. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the AP Manager’s duties include but are not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounts Payable department, spanning across tax levy and non-tax-levy related entities

• Manage the operational functions of the department, including invoice processing, travel and expense report auditing and processing, financial disbursement and exception resolution

• Examine and verify receivables, payment requests, and backup documents and authorize disbursements

• Develop procedures and practices that enhance efficiency and customer service in the Accounts Payable department make recommendations for improvement

• Manage payment processing, month-end close procedures and storage/filing

• Manage invoice entry process to ensure proper coding, invoice approval and timeliness for BMCC and its related entities

• Work closely with Accounting, Procurement, and Budget departments to troubleshoot problems concerning vendor payments, credit card reconciliations, reimbursements, etc.

• Assess and process corrective entries to reconcile payment and receipt transactions and related financial information ensuring data integrity in all interconnected internal and external financial systems

• Provide technical guidance on the CUNYfirst and FMS financial system and procedures

• Manage, train, develop and evaluate staff within Accounts Payable department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• A master’s degree is preferred.

• The preferred candidate will have demonstrated excellent qualities of strong work ethic as well as being a solid leader and team player

• Experience in a higher education setting is preferred, as is a strong knowledge of payable processing

• Knowledge of computer systems and software including word processing, excel spreadsheets, database, general ledger system, online systems and FMS is preferred

• Excellent oral, written and analytical skills; great organizational skills; and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are also preferred

• Familiarity with Travel and Expense policies and regulations for New York City and New York State a plus

COMPENSATION

Salary Range $$89,777 to $102,460; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CLOSING DATE

Closing date: November 29, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Job ID: 33074

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC

Job Type: Full-Time