Finance Budget Coordinator

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College, part of The City University of New York, is hiring a Finance Budget Coordinator to join the college's budget team in NYC. The role supports budget data, projections,and reporting, working closely with the Budget Manager and central offices.

Responsibilities include maintaining budgets in Excel, reconciling data, preparing journal entries, and contributing to analysis and reports. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience with budget planning and strong Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget data and expenditures in budget system; prepare projections and reports.
• Maintain budgets using Excel and the budget system.
• Reconcile data; prepare and process journal entries.
• Assist Budget Manager with analysis and reporting.
• Reconcile local budget with expenditure reports in the budget system.

Skills

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Cross-functional communication

Power BI (learn)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Budget system

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”. The Finance Budget Coordinator reports to the Budget Manager. The Finance Budget Coordinator will be part of the college’s budget team, working closely with others at the college and Central O¿ce. This position provides an opportunity to conduct a variety of entry-level budget and related tasks. The job will include routine duties as well ad hoc projects.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in overseeing budget data and expenditures in budget system and prepares projections and financial reports
• Maintains budget using Excel and the budget system
• Reconciles data, prepare and processes journal entries
• Assists the Budget Manager with analysis and preparing reports
• Reconciles between local budget and expenditure reports and budget system

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use Excel functions such as pivot tables and V-lookup
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide strategic recommendations to inform decision-making
• Must be detail oriented, able to work on a team and comfortable adapting to changing situations
• Experience in resource or budget planning with strong Excel; understanding of general finance and accounting principles in an office setting is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work cross functional and engage all levels of the organization
• Support systems and functionality enhancements; seek process improvements
• Demonstrating an eagerness to learn Power BI

CUNY Title Overview

Administers program and unit budgets and related functions.

• Processes and maintains data in budget systems
• Prepares budgets, projections and financial reports
• Collects and reports fiscal information as required, and assists in analyzing financial information
• Coordinates with various departments on budget and accounting matters
• Monitors systems and operational issues to improve overall workflows
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name

Finance Budget Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation And Benefits

$63,003- $68,668; 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 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.

CLOSING DATE

September 21, 2026

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

32607

Location

Baruch College

Job Type

Full-Time