Finance Manager (HEA)

About the role

The Finance Manager provides financial oversight of various Non-Tax Levy entities as well as Adult Continuing Education. The role oversees daily financial transactions, ensures compliance and reporting to various third-party entities, develops budgets, monitors financial activities, and prepares and reviews schedules, statements and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manages the financial operations of various College non-tax levy funds and continuing education programs.
• Creates and monitors the annual budget for various non-tax levy funds and continuing education programs while ensuring financial prudence.
• Collaborates with program leaders in developing, monitoring and reporting financial activities.
• Reviews and approves various financial transactions and reviews internal schedules relating to payroll and audits.
• Performs the month-end, mid-year, and year-end financial close for various entities, including submission of CUNY deliverables as requested.
• Spearheads the audits for internal and external agencies, including preparation of schedules and financial statements.
• Oversees the reconciliation of relevant bank accounts and administering of ADP payroll and related compliance and reporting.
• Ensures training sessions are provided for staff on CUNY Modules and other systems.
• Develops effective procedures for recording fiscal operations and ensures financial activities are both GAAP and GASB compliant.
• Supervises professional staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.
• Possession of PeopleSoft, Financial Edge, Banner, Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CUNY policies and environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.