The City University of New York is hiring: Executive Director for Finance and Ac

Executive Director for Finance and Accounting, Assistant Administrator

Queens College, City University of New York (QC/CUNY) prepares students to serve as innovative leaders in a diverse world that they make more equitable and inclusive. The Finance Division provides essential services in support of Queens College’s student-centered vision and mission. We strive for excellence in our daily operations and are committed to enhancing the experience of those we serve and employ. Our goal is to strengthen and align central financial and administrative functions with the college’s strategic plan.

The Office of Finance & Budget at Queens College welcomes applications for the Executive Director for Finance and Accounting, Assistant Administrator. The holder will serve as an executive leader reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will work collaboratively on internal and external audits, audit responses, interactions with CUNY, State, City, and federal agencies, and oversight of accounting and reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as the college’s controller.
• Direct comprehensive budget and financial operations, overseeing the management of tax levy and non-tax levy accounts, and adapt to evolving financial structures.
• Coordinate and participate in the related entities Board of Directors meetings, including pre‑meeting agenda preparation, and ensure post‑meeting actions are completed.
• Oversee the non‑tax levy entities’ budget and ensure that the funds are appropriately directed and reconciled.
• Propose to upper management cash forecast analysis of revenue and expenses to measure projections.
• Work with support staff to provide financial statements to management that include, but are not limited to, budget to actuals and various projections reports.
• Establish and maintain sound accounting practices, in accordance with GAAP, GASB and University policies and procedures.
• Oversee the reconciliation of all non‑tax levy bank accounts.
• Manage the fiscal year‑end closing process for tax levy and non‑tax levy funds.
• Oversee and complete the annual audits for related entities.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of decisions and analyze financial data to provide informed decision making.
• Guide direct reports within the College's Accounting, Accounts Payable, Revenue and Non‑Tax Levy Entities through team building, regular meetings, collaborations and mentorship.
• Collaborate with the College’s Budget Office to align financial planning with institutional priorities, ensuring fiscal sustainability and transparency.
• Oversee collaboration with the offices of Accounting, Budget, Procurement, Payroll offices, the Research Foundation, CUNY Central Office, and other college academic divisions to provide needed financial information.
• Work on special projects and other related duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, CPA license, and prior experience in CUNY is preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible full‑time paid experience in an administrative or managerial capacity in systems operations, accounting/financials systems development, or a closely related area.
• Experience implementing and managing financial systems, including but not limited to accounting, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, budgeting, campus services and asset management.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of financial data and systems integration.

Compensation & Benefits

$145,000 - $180,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial wellbeing, 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.

How to Apply

• Go to cuny.jobs.
• In the box under “job title/keyword”, enter “31336”.
• Click on “Executive Director for Finance and Accounting, Assistant Administrator”.
• Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.

Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

Closing Date

12/13/2025

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: 31336
Location: Queens College