Finance Budget Manager (Repost)

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The City University of New York invites applications for the Finance Budget Manager role in its Central Office. The position supports budgeting processes, prepares allocations, analyzes revenues and expenses, and produces regular financial reports to guide university decisions.

The candidate will lead budget activities across college units, collaborate with budget staff, and assist in policy interpretation and scenario modeling, with a hybrid work arrangement ongoing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with six years related experience.
• Experience in higher education or public sector finance preferred.
• Knowledge of NYC and State budget procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise budgeting systems (Workday/PeopleSoft).
• Budget development/forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily budget-related activities and budgeting processes across the University.
• Forecast, analyze revenues and expenditures, and prepare regular/ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare State and City budget analyses and projections; monitor budget balances.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

Finance Budget Manager (Repost)

POSITION DETAILS

CUNY's Office of Budget and Finance provides strategic, responsible, and effective leadership and management of the University's financial and budgetary resources. The office supports informed decision-making by providing relevant, accurate, and timely financial information and by maintaining sound financial management practices.

Within the Office of Budget and Finance, the Finance Budget Manager will be responsible for preparing annual initial allocations, maintaining and tracking college budget levels, communicating with college budget offices on all budget matters, producing and maintaining budget and expense projection reports, and troubleshooting budget errors related to operational activities.

Other key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the daily administrative, operational, and transactional activities related to budget management and distribution; formulate, prepare, and oversee University and college budgeting processes.

• Forecast and analyze revenue and expenditures and prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports; monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare State and City budget analyses, produce projections and ensure positive budget balances.

• Partner and maintain regular communication and collaboration with college budget staff to address financial issues and manage budget inquiries, monitor progress on recurring deliverables, reporting requirements, and budget initiatives.

• Serve as lead budget manager on multiple University wide programs and initiatives and as team leader on various projects.

• Support strategic planning activities, assess outcomes, make recommendations regarding resource allocations, and propose fiscal solutions to resolve funding issues.

• Assist in developing budgeting policies and procedures, interpret University-wide policy, and prepare ad hoc financial analyses and scenario modeling as requested.

• Analyze financial trends, enrollment impacts, and cost drivers to support decision-making.

• Serve as liaison with State and City budget and finance partners.

• Participate in ERP implementations, system data conversion review, and testing.

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

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

Preferred:

• Degree in business administration, finance, economics or closely related field.

• Experience in higher education and/or public sector finance.

• Knowledge of New York City and State budgetary procedures and practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with enterprise budgeting and financial management systems, e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft.

• Demonstrated experience in budget development and planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal skills.

• Communicate financial information to department leaders and non-financial audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and meet competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the budget function of a College or major program under the direction of a senior administrator.

• Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget

• Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.

• Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures

• Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy

• May hire, supervise, and train budget and/or clerical staff.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Budget Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $98,231 - $113,745 , commensurate with credentials, 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.

CLOSING DATE

November 30, 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: 33125

Location: Central Office

Job Type: Full-Time