Senior Finance Administrator

About the College of Arts, Media and Design We are a vibrant community of creators, designers, technologists, and communicators applying creativity across disciplines and harnessing emerging technologies to advance human potential and solve the challenges of the future. About the Opportunity The Senior Finance Administrator supports the College of Arts, Media and Design by managing daily financial operations, overseeing budget administration, and providing financial analysis and reporting to college leadership. This role serves as a key partner to the Dean’s Office and academic departments, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and effective stewardship of college resources across diverse funding streams. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Budget Management Manage and oversee daily financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and transaction processing. Verify and process financial transactions for the Dean’s Office and support broader college needs as required. Monitor and reconcile departmental and college-level budgets to ensure proper allocation of funds. Oversee inter‑fund transfer processes across multiple funding sources. Perform overrun monitoring and audit assessments to prevent budget deficits and resolve overdrafts. Financial Planning & Analysis Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for departmental and college leadership. Analyze budget trends and provide data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making. Support the development of Dean’s Office budget projections and salary modeling. Assist with annual budget planning in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Administration. Policy Development & Compliance Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with university guidelines. Serve as primary reviewer and approver for contractual agreements within CAMD. Ensure adherence to university financial policies and regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit financial documentation and reports related to foreign activities and international engagement initiatives. Collaboration & Strategic Support Partner with academic departments to provide financial oversight, guidance, and reporting support. Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to establish and maintain departmental financial calendars, processes, and procedures. Contribute to continuous process improvements that strengthen financial operations across the College. Qualifications Strong financial and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and exercise sound judgment and discretion. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with enterprise financial systems. Ability and willingness to quickly learn new systems, software applications, and databases. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Experience working in higher education is preferred. Position Type General Administration Compensation & Hiring Range Grade: 107S Salary Range: $53,615.00 – $75,728.75 With the pay range shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly‑situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, life, retirement, commuting and transportation. EEO Statement All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeastern University