General Accounting and Budget Manager

University of Mount Saint Vincent • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Accounting and Budget Manager oversees the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the University’s annual operating budget. The position supports strategic financial planning and long-range forecasting, and provides analytical guidance to senior leadership and academic and administrative departments. It reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance and Budget. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position based fully onsite on campus in Riverdale, five days per week.

The role develops management reports and dashboards, analyzes financial trends and budget variances, supports financial statements and audits, and serves as a financial resource to department leaders. It also manages and optimizes financial systems, improves processes and reporting, supports system upgrades and automation, and helps ensure compliance with institutional, funding, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and people skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or a nonprofit environment.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience using artificial intelligence tools, particularly Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience with nonprofit or higher education financial systems.
• Knowledge of Banner Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Partner with academic and administrative departments to develop budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial projections.
• Monitor budget-to-actual results, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic financial planning initiatives and long-range modeling.
• Develop timely and accurate management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial trends, enrollment impacts, and cost drivers to support decision-making.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and scenario models as requested.
• Participate in special projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Senior Director of Finance and Budget.
• Collaborate with the Controller, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid, and provide assistance as needed.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements, schedules, and variance analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support annual financial audits, coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and respond to inquiries.
• Provide department leaders with budgeting and fiscal stewardship guidance.
• Manage and optimize financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Support system upgrades, implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, funding requirements, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and improving financial policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off beyond University holiday closures, including vacation and sick leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 100% employer-sponsored life insurance and LTD benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager