Assistant Vice President for Finance

Assistant Vice President for Finance

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, 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 seeks a transformational leader for the role of Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Finance. The AVP for Finance will play a critical role in advancing BMCC’s mission of equity, student success, and institutional excellence. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the AVP directs the financial division, including Budget, Procurement, Controller’s Office, Revenue Management, and Bursar’s Office, and serves as the internal control officer. The AVP is a key member of the college’s leadership team, and may serve on the President’s Cabinet, actively participating in strategic planning, committee work, and institutional decision-making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct comprehensive budget and financial operations, overseeing all tax levy and non-tax levy accounts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial planning with institutional priorities, ensuring fiscal sustainability and transparency.
• Provide recommendations and analysis to inform strategic and financial decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process redesign, ERP transformation, and technology adoption to improve financial operations.
• Develop and implement communication plans for administrative, operational, or technical changes.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Guide direct reports in developing operational plans and timelines, foster engagement, team building, and consensus across the organization.
• Collaborate with CUNY Central Budget Office to track, audit, and manage the budget.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

Transformational Leadership Responsibilities:

• Champion a student-centered approach to financial planning, ensuring resource allocation supports equitable student outcomes and institutional transformation.
• Use data-driven analysis to inform decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead change management initiatives, including process redesign and technology adoption.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing finance team through mentorship, professional development, and cross-functional engagement.
• Prioritize equity in financial models and resource allocation decisions.
• Build and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement robust accountability systems and performance metrics.

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 in a related accounting or business field and/or CPA license, and prior experience in a college or university setting.
• 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 cash management, accounts receivable/payable, budgeting, procurement, campus services, and asset management.
• Experience with ERP software (Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of financial data and systems integration, bank integrations, payment processing, and compliance with financial regulations.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant Vice President

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $160,000 - $185,000; 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=31830&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

March 16, 2026

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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.

Job ID: 31830

Location: Borough of Manhattan CC

Job Type: Full-Time