Finance Coordinator

The College of Staten Island is a four-year senior college of The City University of New York offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in partnership with The Graduate Center. The College provides programs in liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, and continuing education that prepare students for careers and advanced study. Its 204-acre campus, the largest college site in New York City, features modern classrooms, laboratories, studios, and centers that support research, creativity, and innovation.

Students benefit from hands-on learning, residence halls, entrepreneurship resources, and a vibrant NCAA Division II athletics program. The College has received national recognition from multiple publications for excellence, value, and student opportunity.

The Finance Coordinator is a full-time, on-site position located at the College of Staten Island in Staten Island, NY. This role supports day-to-day financial operations, including processing invoices and payments, assisting with budget preparation and monitoring, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Finance Coordinator prepares and reconciles financial reports, supports accounting entries, and helps ensure compliance with CUNY and College financial policies and procedures.

The role includes collaborating with academic and administrative departments to address finance-related inquiries, tracking expenditures and revenues, and supporting audits and year-end close processes. The Finance Coordinator also participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and financial controls.

• Strong Finance, Accounting, and Financial Reporting skills, with experience handling transactional and general ledger activities.
• Demonstrated Budgeting skills, including preparing, tracking, and analyzing budgets for multiple departments or projects.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency with financial and accounting software, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the institution.
• Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of public sector, higher education, or non-profit financial practices is beneficial; familiarity with CUNY systems is a plus.