Company Description:
The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is a New York State government entity dedicated solely to facilitating and expediting the construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and improvement of the State University of New York's academic building and infrastructure assets at 32 state-operated campuses and 3 teaching hospitals.
Our offices are located within the historic SUNY System Administration headquarters in downtown Albany, New York. Though officially named the H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, it is often referred to by locals as the, "D&H Building," or affectionately, "The Castle."
The Fund offices and the adjoining employee parking garage are just steps from the Hudson River, a short walk to the Capitol Building and the Empire Plaza, and a few minutes' drive to major highways including the Northway (Interstate 87) and the New York Thruway (Interstate 90).
Job Description:
The State University Construction Fund (Fund) is currently seeking a Fiscal Analyst to join our Capital Program Management and Finance team at our office in Albany, NY.
The Planning, Data and Finance unit within the Capital Program Management department provides essential fiscal services for the University's capital program, including policy advice for decision-making, ongoing financial planning, analysis, forecasting, modeling, and routine monitoring, data maintenance and reporting activities. These activities include all tasks necessary to develop and maintain multi-year campus capital project plans and cash need projections for the educational facilities of the University's 34 State-operated campuses and 3 teaching hospitals as well as all analytical requirements for capital program bond financing.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
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Budget/Fiscal Analysis:
- Take an active role with the annual development of SUNY's Capital Budget request for the educational facilities and hospital capital programs.
- Collaborate with other departments and SUNY to develop, monitor and update an overall annual and multi-year capital program financing plan.
- Review, analyze and summarize the Executive Budget proposal and final enacted state budget and legislation.
- Monitor budget and funding activity against the campus capital plans, using both Statewide and Fund-based data and reporting systems.
- Reporting and Briefing:
- Develop and produce executive level reports for briefings or decision-making.
- Integrate data from multiple sources to develop sound financial planning and monitoring tools.
- Actively monitor industry trends to inform capital planning strategies and advocacy.
- Provide analytic data support while developing in-depth knowledge of various software and data systems.
- Develop and review reports to ensure compliance with bond financing requirements and other statutory requirements related to the use of capital appropriations.
- Transaction Processing:
- Review and update financial information via management systems such as the Fund's Project Information Management system (PIMS), and the State Financial System (SFS).
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Collaboration and Teamwork:
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Work together with other SUCF departments, SUNY Campuses, and other state agencies to finance projects and implement the capital plan.
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Perform ad-hoc tasks in support of organizational and campus initiatives as directed.
Compensation details: 70543-91464 Yearly Salary
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Requirements
- <p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p></p><p>A Bachelor's degree in a related field plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years prior experience in finance, budgeting, or program planning is required. Additional consideration will be given for prior work experience in a comparable position, or for additional related credentials, such as a Master's degree. </p> <p>Additional requirements/preferences include:</p> <ul><li>Working knowledge of State Finance Law/State Comptroller's rules and regulations, State and Federal budget processes, program and financial management information systems. </li><li>Strong technology skills, including working with pivot tables within Microsoft Office.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>The ability to work independently with minimum supervision is preferred.</li><li>Occasional travel within NYS will be required.</li></ul> <p>This position does not require a NYS Civil Service examination.</p><p></p><br /><p><b>Additional Information:</b></p><p></p><p><strong>Salary range:</strong> $70,543 - $91,464 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p><strong>We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including immediate participation in the NYS and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) with vesting after 5 years of service, Health Insurance (including Prescription, Dental, and Vision), vacation, sick, and personal time, 13 paid Federal holidays, paid parental leave, and telecommuting.</strong></p> <p><em>Note on Telecommuting: Employees are eligible to request approval to telecommute a limited number of days per month after completing 6 months of service. Telecommuting approvals will be made in accordance with the Fund's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.</em></p> <p>The State University Construction Fund is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation. The Fund proudly supports New York State's Executive Order 31 initiative to be a model employer for people with disabilities. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</p><p></p><br /><p><b>Application Instructions:</b></p><p></p><p>Please complete the application process using our online system. You are not required to complete the employment application at this time. If you are selected to interview for this position, you will be asked to log back in to complete the employment application. </p><p></p><br />