Finance Manager

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior member of the executive cabinet, reporting directly to the President. The CFO oversees the management of the College's operating and capital budgets, coordinating the budget and resource allocation process, accounting and financial management, cash management, formulating financial policies, and implementing procedures and internal controls that ensure the financial integrity of the College.

The CFO has supervision over finance, grants, fundraising, administrative services, Payroll, and other areas. Directs the overall financial plans, multi-year forecasts, and accounting practices of the College in direct support of the College mission, goals, and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses institutional performance against both the annual budget and the College's strategic plan, implementing a portfolio of revenue opportunities.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and financial reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements, and internal control processes.
• Oversees the annual institutional budget process ensuring that all financial resources are expended in support of the College's mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Identifies current and anticipated fiscal challenges and opportunities and advises the Executive Cabinet, President, Trustees, Sponsor, and College community of effective strategies to maintain fiscal strength.
• Provides oversight and direction to the administrative functions of the College including finance, grants, fundraising, administrative services, and other areas.
• Ensures compliance with relevant College, Board of Trustees, SUNY, and State and Federal education policies.

Requirements:

• Master's degree required from a regionally accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Substantial experience in business, financial or public administration, preferably within higher education.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, financial analysis/management, and budgetary control.
• Demonstrated accomplishments in maintaining administrative/financial controls while actively supporting entrepreneurial initiatives is desirable.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management for public institutions is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience administering the full range of finance and general administration functions in a higher education setting.
• Effective leader and team builder, creative thinker who embraces change and is skillful at encouraging collaboration among colleagues and peers.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Senior management experience in finance, capital planning, and construction in education or government.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.