Junior Budget Analyst
POSITION DETAILS
CUNY’s Office of Budget and Finance provides strategic, responsible, and effective leadership and management of the University’s financial and budgetary resources. The Office’s goals include, among others, ensuring that relevant, accurate, and timely information is provided to key decision makers along with maintaining financial management policies and procedures that ensure prudent use of CUNY resources. Within the Office of Budget and Finance, the Budget and Planning Operations department manages the budget for 25 colleges, professional schools, and administrative campuses across the five boroughs of New York City.
The Budget and Planning Operations department is looking for a Junior Budget Analyst who will be responsible for ensuring that University budgets are accurately reflected in CUNY, City, and State financial systems. The incumbent will also monitor University expenditures and provide customer service for budget-related inquiries.
Reporting to the Finance Budget Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work as part of the budget team to implement budgetary and administrative initiatives, policies, and programs; manage and track fund allocations.
Maintain data on budget, expenses, and other indicators from various systems and monitor balances and expenditures on a regular basis; review transactions and assist in preparing budgetary reports.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to university units on budget matters; maintain and manage billing activity.
NOTE:
Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred:
Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related discipline
Experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, and working with data
Familiarity with web-based financial and data systems
Proficiency in Excel, creating formulas, tables, graphs, charts and preparing data for analysis
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and work collaboratively with diverse staff members in various levels
Computer proficiency using administrative systems and databases, plus Microsoft Office 365 programs, and remote/virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Skype)
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers program and unit budgets and related functions.
Processes and maintains data in budget systems
Prepares budgets, projections and financial reports
Collects and reports fiscal information as required, and assists in analyzing financial information
Coordinates with various departments on budget and accounting matters
Monitors systems and operational issues to improve overall workflows
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Finance Budget Coordinator
CUNY TITLE
Assistant to HEO
FLSA
Non-exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range is $54,268 - $65,946 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.
CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.
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 meet 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=29170&PostingSeq=1
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CLOSING DATE
Search Reopened
Open until filled.
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.
Job ID
29170
Location
Central Office
