Vice President of Finance and Administration

　　Job ID

　　27875

　　Location

　　Borough of Manhattan CC

　　Full/Part Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

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　　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.

　　BMCC is seeking an experienced senior administrative professional to join the College as the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Reporting to the President, the Vice President provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and administrative management to ensure the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of the College.

　　Serving as a member of the President’s cabinet, this position collaborates with the senior leadership in promoting financial sustainability and operational excellence.

　　The key responsibilities for the Vice President of Finance and Administration will include, but not limited to the following:

　　Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and key controls to ensure College’s financial integrity and compliance.

　　Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and internal policies.

　　Collaborate with senior leadership in the development and execution of strategic plans, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation in line with institutional priorities.

　　Contribute to the College’s strategic planning by providing financial and administrative insight and recommendations.

　　Provide financial analysis and reports to the President and the senior leadership.

　　Provide oversight and leadership for day-to-day management of financial and administrative functions of the College, including Business Services, Accounting, Purchasing, Bursar, Public Safety, Capital Projects, Facilities, and Events Planning.

　　Stay informed about changes in financial regulations impacting higher education and implement necessary adjustments.

　　Oversee the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the College’s operating and capital budgets.

　　Define and implement key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the division and, as appropriate, the entire organization; facilitates measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the President and executive management.

　　Communicate accurate, timely and transparent financial information and strategies to the University and the College community effectively.

　　Direct the planning, management and evaluation of finance and current administrative functions to enhance student learning.

　　Serve as the principal liaison with the University, city/state agencies and other entities regarding fiscal matters.

　　Other duties as assigned by the President.

　　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:

　　Advanced degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.

　　Extensive experience in financial management, preferably within higher education.

　　Strong understanding of higher education administration and finance.

　　Knowledge of public finance, relevant laws and regulations, funding models for public universities and best practices in financial management for higher education institutions.

　　Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, planning, and analytical skills.

　　Strategic thinking and the ability to align financial strategies with institutional goals.

　　Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster a culture of transparency and accountabilityTop of Form.

　　Experience in working in a large urban Community College environment.

　　Familiarity with multi campus university system.

　　CUNY TITLE

　　Vice President

　　COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

　　$175,000 - $195,000.

　　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

　　Candidates should provide a CV/resume using our online recruiting system CUNYFirst at https://cuny.jobs/.

　　CLOSING DATE

　　February 6, 2024

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　　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.