Strategic Budget & Accounting Manager — Higher Education

University of Mount Saint Vincent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance & LTD

403(b) Retirement plan with employer-m

Professional development opportunities

Tuition benefits for employees and/or

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University of Mount Saint Vincent is seeking a General Accounting and Budget Manager to oversee the university’s annual operating budget, support financial planning, and provide analytical guidance to senior leadership. The role is on-site at the Riverdale campus, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Budget.

The position requires a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, seven years’ accounting experience (with supervisory responsibility), and a strong command of Excel/Word; a master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Partner with academic and administrative departments to develop budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial projections.
• Monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic financial planning initiatives and long-range modeling.
• Develop timely and accurate management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial trends, enrollment impacts, and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and scenario modeling as requested.
• Assist in annual financial audits and coordinate with external auditors; prepare audit schedules and respond to inquiries.
• Serve as a financial resource to department leaders, providing guidance on budgeting and fiscal stewardship.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree in accounting or finance (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Word

Copilot

Banner Finance

Job description

University of Mount Saint Vincent is seeking a General Accounting and Budget Manager to oversee the university’s annual operating budget, support financial planning, and provide analytical guidance to senior leadership. The role is on-site at the Riverdale campus, reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Budget.

The position requires a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, seven years’ accounting experience (with supervisory responsibility), and a strong command of Excel/Word; a master’s