Finance Specialist - Business Office

ASBO International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing financial accounts, preparing reports, and ensuring data integrity. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical skills, and experience with fundraising software. You'll work closely with the Development Office, maintaining operating procedures and training junior staff. Join a vibrant community focused on empowering students and enhancing their educational journey in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Benefits

Health Plans

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Waivers

Paid Time Off

Diverse Academic Community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience with fundraising and accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cash receipt reconciliations and ensure accuracy in accounting software.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and perform ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raisers Edge

Blackbaud Financial Edge

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Job description

Finance Specialist - Business Office

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens , LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia?s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility - moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond - in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The Finance Specialist will report to the Finance Controller and work closely with the Development Office. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with Cash Receipt submodule and General Ledger reconciliations; reconciles batch uploads pertaining to donation revenue; ensures accuracy in both Blackbaud Raisers Edge & Financial Edge Accounting software;
• Reconciles all cash disbursements including scholarships, stipends, and programmatic expenditures; ensures that entries made in the Financial Edge Accounts Payable submodule is accurately reflected in the General Ledger.
• Work with the Development Office in reviewing policies and procedures on an annual basis. Revamp processes if necessary, ensuring data integrity;
• Maintains Standard Operating Procedures Manual and Process Memos pertaining to the accounting department for the LaGuardia Community College Foundation;
• Prepares monthly financial statements, administrative, departmental and operational reports;
• Performs year end, quarterly, monthly and ad-hoc analyses;
• Prepares and uploads all financial information in CUNYfirst;
• Works directly with auditors - prepare schedules, audit samples, proforma statements etc;
• Trains and supervises finance accountant, college assistants, and student interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with fundraising software such as Blackbaud?s Raisers Edge and Accounting software, such as Blackbaud?s Financial Edge.

Knowledge of gift pledge accounting and endowments.

Experience in a higher education setting preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts and processes clearly.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, ability to manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously, and ability to maintain composure under pressure.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates financial matters for a program or department under management direction.

• Maintains financial accounts for income and spending; administers the allocation of funds
• Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements
• Manages the collection of revenue and accounts receivable
• Tracks and maintains financial data to provide fiscal reports to management; produces forecasting projections
• Monitors the financial condition of operating centers to ensure efficient use of resources
• Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
• May supervise subordinate staff
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $86,645

Salary is 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.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Resume review will begin after May 19th 2025.

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

30268

Location

LaGuardia Community College