Strategic Budget & Financial Operations Director

SUNY College of Optometry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

21 days annual leave

13 paid holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The State University of New York College of Optometry seeks an experienced financial professional to serve as Director of Budget and Financial Operations. This role leads budgeting, accounting, bursar operations, banking services, and financial reporting to support strategic priorities.

The Director will supervise and develop a small team and ensure compliance with SUNY, the College, and regulatory requirements. The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or business operations.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles, financial management practices, and business operations.
• Experience reviewing, investigating, or auditing financial and operational activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and clearly communicate complex financial information to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight of the College’s financial operations.
• Partner with the Vice President for Administration and Finance to develop, implement, and monitor campus and departmental budgets.
• Prepare financial analyses, projections, reports, metrics, and KPIs to support planning and decision-making.
• Lead accounting, bursar, and banking functions.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of two financial professionals.
• Provide guidance and training on budgets, financial systems, reporting requirements, and financial practices.
• Oversee reconciliation of University Eye Center financial accounts.
• Prepare financial and compliance reports for senior leadership and SUNY System Administration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The State University of New York College of Optometry seeks an experienced financial professional to serve as Director of Budget and Financial Operations. This role leads budgeting, accounting, bursar operations, banking services, and financial reporting to support strategic priorities.

The Director will supervise and develop a small team and ensure compliance with SUNY, the College, and regulatory requirements. The salary range is $130,000 to $150,000 with a generous benefits package.