Finance Specialist -Business Office

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility.

A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions.

The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 14,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs.

Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Reporting to the AVP of Budget, Finance, and Business Operations, the Finance Specialist’s duties include not only the CUNY Title Overview, but are not limited to :

Supports the AVP with the operations associated with internal controls, year-end procedures, annual audits, and other financial functions;

ensuring proper coordination among divisional departments including, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budget, Purchasing, and Non-Tax Levy- NTL entities.

• Assists in the multi-year financial plan in support of the College’s Strategic Plan;
• Assists in preparing, analyzing, and maintaining monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial reports, as required;
• Assists in the monthly, mid-year, and fiscal year-end close and reconciliation processes;
• Supports the division in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders;
• Assist in developing and maintaining a divisional booklet with mandated policies and procedures related to budget and finance matters;
• Coordinates the regular updates of divisional websites;
• Serves as P and T cards backup coordinator and updates cardholder accounts.
• Maintains divisional records and serves as records retention liaison for the division;
• Participates in special projects and other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred qualifications include :

• Minimum of four years experience in financial planning, budgeting, finance,and / oranalysis;
• Minimum of one year experience in Higher Education;
• Exceptional knowledge of MS Office products, specifically excel;
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines;
• Strong communication and writing skills.

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

$62,411 - $79,188

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.