Manhattan University
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Manhattan University, Riverdale, New York, United States
Overview
Position Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Department: Finance Location: New York, United States (on-site) Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is a proactive, data-informed professional who works closely with the University’s senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, as well as with departmental managers and colleagues across the institution, to prudently support the collaborative goals of the University. The University’s annual operating and capital budgets are designed to be the financial manifestation of the University’s mission and strategic priorities. The Director is responsible for the budget and planning process, including preparation, administration, data and financial analysis, and maintenance of the University’s budget throughout all stages. The Director reviews, prepares, and has access to confidential information and must display exceptional discretion. A principal role is to align the annual operating and capital budgets with the University’s mission and objectives and to lead budgeting processes to confirm resource availability and sufficiency. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position. Primary Responsibilities
Implement and oversee an efficient and effective annual budget and planning process, including coordinating with colleagues across the University on budget submissions Monitor results against approved operating and capital budgets and analyze variances Prepare high-quality quarterly and periodic budget and variance reports Perform long-term modeling and sensitivity analyses Collaborate with University leadership and Human Resources to manage position control functions Additional Typical Functions and Activities
Communicate with senior staff and departmental managers to support budgeting questions and resource alignment Strengthen budgeting and financial planning to inform strategic decision-making with robust analyses and long-range models Work with the Office of Human Resources to ensure budget alignment for workforce recruitment and development Perform financial analyses to identify drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions Provide budgetary and analytic support to optimize resource deployment; partner with department leaders to improve financial outcomes Support the Provost’s office in academic program budgeting, faculty staffing, and allocation of endowed funds Model and analyze new and ongoing initiatives, integrating key budgetary information Develop and maintain budget models and tools for current and multi-year budgets and dashboard analyses Maintain data sets related to annual budget preparation and analysis Review and approve compensation for new or restructured positions; provide analytical support on salaries and benefits with HR Prepare fiscal year-end budgetary reporting on operating and capital budgets Integrate budgetary and financial information from internal and external sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Support Finance and Investment Committee materials and deliberations Analyze restricted and endowed funds and ensure their use is reflected in budgets Other duties as assigned Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Five (5) years of budgeting or finance experience with at least five (3) years in higher education Professional Competencies
Budgeting expertise in a nonprofit and collaborative setting Commitment to compliance, ethics, and integrity Experience with endowment-funded and grant funding in universities Management experience with ability to mentor and lead teams Willingness to receive feedback from campus constituencies Client service focus, proactive problem solving, and adaptability Commitment to transparency and strong analytical and quantitative skills Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s with concentration in accounting, economics, finance, or management; or MBA or similar graduate degree Experience with university finance and budgeting Knowledge of FASB and university accounting practices Knowledge of ERP and budgeting tools; familiarity with Ellucian’s Banner v9 helpful Experience as principal budgeting and planning administrator for an institution Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills Business acumen and negotiation skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Equal Employment Opportunity
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
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Position Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Department: Finance Location: New York, United States (on-site) Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis is a proactive, data-informed professional who works closely with the University’s senior leadership and the Board of Trustees, as well as with departmental managers and colleagues across the institution, to prudently support the collaborative goals of the University. The University’s annual operating and capital budgets are designed to be the financial manifestation of the University’s mission and strategic priorities. The Director is responsible for the budget and planning process, including preparation, administration, data and financial analysis, and maintenance of the University’s budget throughout all stages. The Director reviews, prepares, and has access to confidential information and must display exceptional discretion. A principal role is to align the annual operating and capital budgets with the University’s mission and objectives and to lead budgeting processes to confirm resource availability and sufficiency. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position. Primary Responsibilities
Implement and oversee an efficient and effective annual budget and planning process, including coordinating with colleagues across the University on budget submissions Monitor results against approved operating and capital budgets and analyze variances Prepare high-quality quarterly and periodic budget and variance reports Perform long-term modeling and sensitivity analyses Collaborate with University leadership and Human Resources to manage position control functions Additional Typical Functions and Activities
Communicate with senior staff and departmental managers to support budgeting questions and resource alignment Strengthen budgeting and financial planning to inform strategic decision-making with robust analyses and long-range models Work with the Office of Human Resources to ensure budget alignment for workforce recruitment and development Perform financial analyses to identify drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions Provide budgetary and analytic support to optimize resource deployment; partner with department leaders to improve financial outcomes Support the Provost’s office in academic program budgeting, faculty staffing, and allocation of endowed funds Model and analyze new and ongoing initiatives, integrating key budgetary information Develop and maintain budget models and tools for current and multi-year budgets and dashboard analyses Maintain data sets related to annual budget preparation and analysis Review and approve compensation for new or restructured positions; provide analytical support on salaries and benefits with HR Prepare fiscal year-end budgetary reporting on operating and capital budgets Integrate budgetary and financial information from internal and external sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities Support Finance and Investment Committee materials and deliberations Analyze restricted and endowed funds and ensure their use is reflected in budgets Other duties as assigned Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Five (5) years of budgeting or finance experience with at least five (3) years in higher education Professional Competencies
Budgeting expertise in a nonprofit and collaborative setting Commitment to compliance, ethics, and integrity Experience with endowment-funded and grant funding in universities Management experience with ability to mentor and lead teams Willingness to receive feedback from campus constituencies Client service focus, proactive problem solving, and adaptability Commitment to transparency and strong analytical and quantitative skills Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s with concentration in accounting, economics, finance, or management; or MBA or similar graduate degree Experience with university finance and budgeting Knowledge of FASB and university accounting practices Knowledge of ERP and budgeting tools; familiarity with Ellucian’s Banner v9 helpful Experience as principal budgeting and planning administrator for an institution Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills Business acumen and negotiation skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Equal Employment Opportunity
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
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