Disbursements Manager

Job description

Posting Summary: The Office of Disbursements at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a Disbursements Manager to provide operational oversight of the full payment disbursement lifecycle. Job Summary/Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Disbursements, the Disbursements Manager will be responsible for providing operational oversight for the full payment disbursement lifecycle. The Manager will be accountable for ensuring timely, accurate and compliant processing of the College's payrolls, vendor obligations, and employee reimbursements ensuring all financial disbursements align with contractual agreements, regulatory mandates and College policies. The incumbent will provide direct supervision of the Payroll and Accounts Payable Supervisors, overseeing an extended team of five. RESPONSIBILITIES: Payroll & Accounts Payable Support: ● Manage and serve as final approver for the full processing cycle of 3 distinct Payroll and Accounts Payable activities including employee payroll, tax agency payments, tax return filings, union deductions, vendor payments, and employee business and travel-related expenditures. ● Process and reconcile all Payrol...