Part-Time Financial Assistant to the CFO

The Stony Brook School • Stony Brook, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Assistant to the CFO works directly with the CFO and the Business Office team, providing high-level administrative and financial support. The role calls for a highly organized, efficient, detail-oriented, and financially proficient person with strong financial acumen and experience working with budgets, financial analysis, financial reporting, and spreadsheets. It requires accuracy, sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position in the Business Office at The Stony Brook School in Stony Brook, New York. The schedule is predominantly Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with flexibility based on department needs. Local errands are part of the role. The position is non-exempt and pays $25–$30 per hour. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to work effectively with budgets, financial data, spreadsheets, and numerical analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Prior administrative, business office, finance, accounting, or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with budgets and financial data is highly desirable.
• Experience with Blackbaud or similar financial systems preferred.
• Flexible, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support, including file management and calendar organization.
• Professionally respond to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Maintain accurate financial spreadsheets using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and analysis of budgets, financial data, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Document and maintain office procedure guidelines.
• Research pricing, purchasing options, and other financial information as requested.
• Run on-campus and local errands as needed for the CFO.
• Support projects and tasks involving the Business Office, IT, and Facilities, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time