Finance Budget Coordinator

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York through Baruch College seeks a Finance Budget Coordinator to join the college’s budget team. You will oversee budget data, produce projections and reports, and maintain budgets in Excel and the budget system. The role supports the Budget Manager and helps reconcile reports across systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong Excel skills, with opportunities to develop Power BI capabilities in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excel functions such as pivot tables and V-lookup requested.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to inform decisions.
• Detail oriented, team player, adaptable to change.
• Experience with budget planning and general finance principles preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels.
• Interest in Power BI enhancements and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget data and expenditures in the budget system and 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 reports.
• Reconcile between local budget reports and budget system.

Skills

Budget planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Finance Budget Coordinator

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