Finance Strategy Director — Higher Education

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is seeking an Executive Director of Budget & Financial Planning to lead key financial units and administer college budgets, policies, and processes. This role reports to the Vice President of Administration & Finance and emphasizes fiscal stewardship and strategic financial management.

The position requires overseeing budgeting, procurement, audits, and system implementations like Workday, with coordination across university and government partners to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
• Strong proficiency with CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft) finance modules and Microsoft Office.
• Extensive financial experience, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Administration of college budgets, including various funding sources.
• Develop, monitor, and manage financial plans and reporting; oversee audits.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to evaluate financial performance and efficiency.
• Provide executive oversight of strategic initiatives, including system implementations.
• Liaise with University, City, State and Federal agencies; ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Managerial leadership

Oral & written communication

Analytical problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is seeking an Executive Director of Budget & Financial Planning to lead key financial units and administer college budgets, policies, and processes. This role reports to the Vice President of Administration & Finance and emphasizes fiscal stewardship and strategic financial management.

The position requires overseeing budgeting, procurement, audits, and system implementations like Workday, with coordination across university and government partners to