Events Financial Operations Specialist

Job Description: The Events Financial Operations Specialist manages the financialoperations of the Advancement Events team, including a $1M+ annualbudget. This role develops annual and long-range expenditureforecasts; monitors and analyzes budget performance; reconcilesfinancial activity; ensures accurate transaction coding anddocumentation; and develops financial reporting and analysis tosupport planning and decision-making. The position maintains astrong working knowledge of University financial policies,protocols, and systems, and provides guidance to colleagues anddivisional partners with varying levels of financialexpertise. This role serves as a key liaison between Advancement Events,external vendors, and University business partners regarding eventcontracts and purchasing processes. This position facilitatescontract review and approval, identifies and resolves issues,coordinates vendor communication, and proactively works withstakeholders to reduce processing delays and support successfulevent execution. This role also contributes to creating and implementingdocumentation to support and improve the Advancement Events team'sproject management systems and operational workflows. This includesevaluating business processes; developing tools, templates, andresources; training and coaching team members; and recommendingimprovements that increase efficiency. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field such asfundraising, banking, nonprofits, or customer service. Minimum two years' experience in finance and budget trackingexperience preferred. Some project management experience preferred. Experience in a higher education or non-profit settingpreferred. Job Competencies Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability toinitiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and supportstrategic plans that support the activities of the program andcontribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement andthe fundraising enterprise. Experience with data management, including data collection,entry, and accurate maintenance, with output and usage inmind. Customer service experience with a strong service-mindedphilosophy. Excellent relationship-building skills, along with ahigh level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy, are required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the abilityto successfully interact with diverse groups. Expertise in Microsoft and Google platforms, especially GoogleCalendar and email, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint. Proficient with audio/visual and presentation platforms(Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx, PowerPoint, etc.) Ability to work independently with strong project/timemanagement skills and attention to detail. Ability to apply tact and maintain confidentiality. Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings andweekends. Background Check: All offers of employment are contingentupon a successful criminal background check and educationverification satisfactory to Brown. Benefits of Working at Brown: Read more about thebenefits of working at Brown here Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown. Recruiting Start Date: 2026-10-06 Job Posting Title: Events Financial Operations Specialist Department: Advancement Grade: Grade 9 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Hybrid Submission Guidelines: The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibitsdiscrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person'srace, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, or any other characteristic protected underapplicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individualson the basis of qualifications and performance. The Universitymaintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance withapplicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University