Careers Job Description
General Description
The Institute for Justice and Opportunity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice is seeking a full-time Budget Analyst to be responsible for the fiscal administration of the Institute.
The Budget Analyst will work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to will manage day-to-day financial transactions and assist with financial reporting. She or he must enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven and community oriented. She or he must also have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a balance among multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have finance and/or accounting experience, will be detailed oriented, have great organizational skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment and must work collaboratively with colleagues and partners on all levels.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity (The Institute) opens doors and eliminates barriers to success for people who have been involved in the criminal legal system as a champion of institutional, structural, and personal transformation. The Institute is one of twelve research entities that collectively comprise the Research Consortium of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The Institute has a diverse portfolio of projects that focus on identifying what it takes for people to live successfully in the community after justice involvement and on increasing the effectiveness of the professionals and systems working with them. Recognizing the transformational power of education, the Institute focuses much of its work on increasing access to higher education for people with criminal histories. The Institute’s comprehensive and strategic approach includes direct service, research, and technical assistance. To learn more please visit our website at https://justiceandopportunity.org/
Other Duties
- Monitor and track spending across all accounts within their portfolio
- Oversee maintenance of internal spending tracking systems
- Process invoices for the programs they manage
- Oversee the issuance of purchase cards and monthly reporting
- Participate in internal auditing of all accounts
- Assist with the preparation of cost transfers
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports on a quarterly and annual basis for all accounts
- Work with the Director of Operations to set up processes to efficiently and effectively improve the infrastructure of the Institute
- Manage relationships at John Jay College, RFCUNY and CUNY as well as other external partners
- Manage electronic and paper filing systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The Institute, a non-profit, is seeking a business savvy professional who is comfortable with financial tasks, who can multi-task in a fast-paced, growing environment and who can balance self-directive and collaborative instincts. Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration with an emphasis on finance
- Excellent communications skills
- Experience preparing financial reports for various audiences (e.g., program staff, director, funders, etc.)
- Proven ability to analyze financial circumstances and provide financial recommendations to Operations team leadership
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced organization and handle multiple accounts simultaneously
- Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with colleagues and partners at all levels
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience working in higher education preferred but not required
- Experience working with the Research Foundation of CUNY is a plus
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Finance Department
Full Time
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00
Nov 03, 2023 (Or Until Filled)