"Finance Manager- (Accounts Payable Manager) - Administration and Finance"

POSITION DETAILS

The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (27 months program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.

Reporting to the PSch Associate Dean of Administration and Finance, the Accounts Payable Manager will ensure timely, accurate vendor payments, maintain financial controls, manage vendor relationships, and drive process improvements. In addition, the Accounts Payable Manager will manage the SoM’s employee travel card program and non-employee travel card program. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties include but are not limited to:

• Approves accounts payable transactions-including invoices, employee reimbursements, travel expenses, and student related expenses.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and manages staff in the Accounts Payable Department.
• Provides guidance and input on fiscal matters pertaining to the SoM.Develops and recommends business process improvements for all phases of the fiscal process including Purchasing and Budget that have an impact on the college’s ability to efficiently pay vendors.
• Manages CUNY corporate credit card and travel card programs for the SoM.
• Reviews and approves supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Provides responsive customer service to faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Contributes to process improvements by identifying recurring issues, recommending workflow enhancements and supporting system upgrades.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ERP implementation (Workday).
• Process vendor payments and reimbursements for the SoM’s Foundation.
• Lead training sessions and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Clear and excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as CUNY First, CUNY Buy, and Workday.
• Knowledge of public sector compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to reconcile financial data across multiple platforms.
• CUNY experience preferred but not required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the financial activities of a college or major program.

• Advises management regarding funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve academic and/or administrative issues.
• Develops and recommends policies and controls to assure the responsible use of resources.
• Supports strategic planning processes; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.
• Prepares and manages production of statistical/analytical reports pertinent to financial and operational activities.
• Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy
• Liaisons with auditors and other internal and external agencies as necessary.
• May negotiate contracts.
• May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff and manage related administrative functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Finance Manager

CUNY TITLE: Higher Education Associate

FLSA: Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $90,838 - $105,816

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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

Please visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID# 31701 and Title: Finance Manager (Accounts Payable Manager). Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Review of resumes will begin on February 9, 2026.