Assistant Vice President for Finance
POSITION DETAILS
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
The position reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and may serve as a cabinet level position. The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is responsible for directing the financial division including Budget, Procurement, Controller's office, Revenue Management and Bursar's office. Additionally, the AVP will serve as the internal control officer.
The AVP actively participates in staff, departmental and committee meetings, representing the VP for Finance and Administration to ensure the division's interests are well represented. They are responsible for submitting accurate reports, revising procedures for effective operations, and ensuring compliance with College and CUNY policies. The AVP also performs other related duties as delegated by the VP for Finance and Administration.
In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:
-Leverage the accounting team to produce key information points, including historical reporting and data collection, which may include activities related to cost accounting, margin reporting, data analysis and management reports, activity-based project costing, customer management, or report generation.
-Direct comprehensive budget and financial operations, overseeing the management of all tax levy and non-tax levy accounts, and adapt to evolving financial structures.
-Collaborate closely with the executive leadership to align financial planning with institutional priorities, ensuring fiscal sustainability and transparency.
-Provide recommendations to leadership regarding all significant strategic and financial decisions, oversee the implementation of decisions, and analyze data and systems to inform decision-making.
-Responsible for identifying opportunities to leverage and redesign processes, ERP transformation/conversion, tools, and technology to improve financial operations.
-Use solid financial knowledge and business acumen to build financial models and analyses with little guidance to conclude and make recommendations that deliver results and drive improvements.
-Develop communication plans for administrative, operational, or technical changes and determine the timeline for disseminating communication and support.
-Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
-Guide direct reports in developing operational plans and timelines for all projects and initiatives; foster engagement, team building, and consensus across the organization through regular meetings, collaborations, mentorship initiatives, and other professional-sound methods.
-Collaborate with CUNY Central Budget Office to track, audit and manage the budget on a quarterly basis.
-Perform related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree, CPA license, and prior experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible full-time paid experience in an administrative or managerial capacity in accounting/financials or a closely related area.
Experience implementing and managing financial systems, including but not limited to: cash management, accounts receivable and payable, budgeting, procurement, campus services and asset management.
Experience with ERP software, such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Workday, is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of financial data and systems integration with a solid working knowledge of bank integrations, payment processing, and compliance with financial regulations (e.g., 1099 processing and Student Refund processing).
CUNY TITLE
Assistant Vice President
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range is $160,000 - $170,000;Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId= 30954 &PostingSeq=1
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CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with the review of resumes starting October 1, 2025.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30954
Location
Borough of Manhattan CC
