Our client, a Boston-based university, is in need of a contract Senior Finance Administrator to oversee financial operations within a university department, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing financial guidance to leadership. This role involves financial planning, process improvement, and collaboration with university finance teams.

This is a hybrid full-time position (40 hrs a week). Working 2-3 days per week at the Boston campus and the rest of the time working remotely.

Qualifications

Skills required include financial, analytical, written and verbal communication, organizational, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently, prioritize and use sound judgment and discretion to make decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products as well as enterprise financial systems. Ability and willingness ability to learn computer systems and databases. Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Experience working in higher education is a plus.

Requirements

• Handling financial transactions
• Good communication skills, knowing when to ask for help/guidance
• Detail orientated
• Workday experience a plus
• Excel skills
• Experience in higher ed a plus

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage and oversee daily financial operations, including budgeting, and financial reporting. Assist Departments with financial oversight and reporting needs. Verify and process financial transactions for the Dean’s Office and as needed for the College.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance. Serve as primary reviewer and approver for contractual agreements within the school’s college of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD). Prepare and submit comprehensive reports for foreign activities and international engagement initiatives.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for departmental leadership. Analyze trends in budget, conduct data analysis and reporting related to CAMD Dean’s Office Budget. Work with the Director of Administration and Finance to define departmental calendar, processes, and procedures. Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration assists with budget and salary projections.
• Monitor and reconcile budgets, ensuring proper allocation of funds and adherence to financial guidelines. Oversee inter-fund transfer processes across diverse funding streams.
• Perform overrun and audit assessments for CAMD funds to ensure budgets are not overspent, and resolve any overdrafts.
• Other duties as assigned.