Executive Director of Finance and Compliance/Controller- Associate Administrator (ECP)

CUNY

Full-time - Executive

Educational Services

About the position

The Executive Director of Finance and Compliance/Controller serves as a key member of the executive management team at CUNY, overseeing financial operations and compliance functions to support the College's strategic objectives. This role involves planning and implementing successful programs, managing staff and budgets, and ensuring the effective utilization of University assets. The Executive Director also assists the Assistant Vice President of Budget, Finance and Business Operations with special projects and acts as a backup in their absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents informative and helpful written and oral reports on the status of planning processes and fiscal performance.
• Develops, interprets, communicates, and maintains fiscal policies.
• Manages the ongoing financial, operational, and staffing activities of the department.
• Manages operating budget and performs analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Recruits, motivates, directs, and supervises a staff of financial professionals to achieve these objectives.
• Oversees legal, safety, fiscal, and other compliance requirements.
• Serves on College Risk Management Council and assists in implementation and further development of Risk Management Plan.
• Directs Internal Control campus-wide self-assessment process.
• Serves as the College's internal audit liaison.
• Serves as the Treasurer of the Student Association and the Auxiliary Enterprise Corporation.
• Independently carries out a portfolio of responsibilities under the department's purview, such as managing committees, securing approvals, and providing communications.
• Ensures the proper implementation of University-wide financial and accounting systems on the campus.
• Ensures compliance with all appropriate City, State, Federal and GAAP and GASB accounting and regulatory policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of complex administrative and financial operations.
• Ability to articulate organizational mission, vision, and values and foster a positive working environment.
• Strategic thinking with a University-wide perspective.
• Collaborative work style within and outside the division.
• High personal and professional integrity.
• Passion for excellence and exceptional customer service.
• Eight years of progressive management experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Strong computer proficiency and experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.
• CPA certification required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education systems.
• Familiarity with relevant computer software.

Benefits

• Health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits
• Savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses
• Opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community.