Executive Director of Finance & Operations (Higher Education)

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York seeks an Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations to oversee the Business Office, including accounting, purchasing, bursar, fixed assets, and operations at a Brooklyn campus.

The successful candidate will lead a team of 9 direct reports and 33 total staff, partnering with the Controller's office and internal stakeholders to advance fiscal planning, reporting, and compliance across the college and its programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
• MBA or related discipline preferred.
• CPA credential preferred; experience in higher education or large non-profit.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Administration in planning, developing and implementing college financial plans and strategies.
• Responsible for all college financial reporting, including periodic financial closings, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Oversees internal and external financial audits.
• Administers and ensures compliance with college and university fiscal policies.
• Works closely with the Financial Aid Office to allocate and analyze enrollment trends and financial aid distributions.
• Ensures proper review and control of all procurement transactions.
• Liaises with CUNY and State Officials about financial reports and policies.
• Ensures compliance with all appropriate City, State, Federal and GAAP accounting and regulatory policies.
• Oversees the collection of tuition and fees, and tuition revenue analyses.
• Supervises and develops finance staff in the College Controller’s Office, Bursar, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Auxiliary Services, and Fixed Assets areas.
• Ensures the proper implementation of University-wide financial and accounting systems on the campus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CPA

Job description

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York seeks an Executive Director of Finance and Business Operations to oversee the Business Office, including accounting, purchasing, bursar, fixed assets, and operations at a Brooklyn campus.

The successful candidate will lead a team of 9 direct reports and 33 total staff, partnering with the Controller's office and internal stakeholders to advance fiscal planning, reporting, and compliance across the college and its programs.