Director of Budget and Financial Planning

POSITION DETAILS

The Lehman College campus located in Bronx, New York is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. A federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The Director of Budget and Financial Planning is a key member of the College's leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, this role requires visionary leadership, the adoption of innovative financial strategies, and the development of comprehensive operating plans in partnership with other financial executives to support the College's long-term strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and inspiring others through a team-oriented approach. This position requires close coordination with Lehman executives, department administrators, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, utilizing industry best practices and a data-driven approach.

This position will prepare and deliver regular presentations to executive leadership and department administrators, faculty, staff and external constituents, ensuring clear communication of the college's financial outlook and strategy. Additionally, the candidate will support the implementation of key programs and policies and play a critical role in shaping the long-term financial vision of the campus. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide the college community with strategic, mission-driven, and long-term financial planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to set priorities that strengthen the College's long-term strategic financial planning and management.
• Oversee all aspects of the tax levy budget, including preparation, funding formulas, analysis and implementation of the College's annual Operating Budget, including modifications and compliance with approved financial plans.
• Liaison with CUNY to track, audit, and reporting budget and expenses for the College.
• Develop and present divisional revenue forecast and tuition collections, ensuring alignment with enrollment goals and institutional needs.
• Collaborate in the gathering and updating of an all-funds financial reporting structure.
• Lead monthly expense reconciliations ensuring data accuracy, integrity and timely resolution of variances.
• Prepare and present financial plan and updates to college administrators and campus community.
• Participate in various committees at both Lehman and CUNY.
• Play a leading role in the successful implementation of CUNYWork at the College.
• Participates in special projects and other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Preferred qualifications include:
• Highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, exceptional organizational, research and analytic skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including general presentation and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in managing large, complex budgets with multiple funding sources.
• Able to set and meet pressured deadlines to satisfy budget and financial plan preparation, updates, reporting requirements; and the ability to manage multiple, often-competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with competing deadlines;
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g. ERP systems. Workday, etc.)

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Directs the budgeting function of a College or major program as well as related accounting operations.

- Formulates, prepares and oversees financial plans and budgeting processes

- Manages all financial reporting and compliance activities, including preparation of financial statements, statistical reports, and funding determinations

- Liaisons with internal and external financial auditors as well as various College, University and governmental representatives

- Oversees analytical reporting and provides strategic financial guidance to support decisions regarding resource allocations and operational planning

- Manages professional staff responsible for budget projections, allocations and transactions

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Budget Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $122,201 - $155,388. 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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin November 20, 2025.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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.

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