The School of Professional Studies is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance and Administration to manage operating and revenue budgets for the School of Professional Studies including controlling and approving expenditures and auditing departmental accounts. Assist Director with long-range forecasting and strategic financial planning. Establish, manage and maintain financial reporting systems for the department. Supervise 4 full-time clerical support staff who prepare and process payroll and payments.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area.

Required Experience:
3+ years of related experience with accounting and/or budget administration, financial reporting, and staff supervision or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
Experience within university setting.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communication with individuals at all levels. Knowledge of standard office software.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

For 87 years, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for traditional and post-traditional students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing, including real estate, real estate development, and construction management; hospitality, tourism, travel, and event management; global affairs and global security, conflict, and cybercrime; global sport and sports business; publishing; marketing; public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human resource management and development, and human capital analytics and technology; management and systems; translation; and professional writing. It is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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