NMCC- Foundation & Workforce Financial Specialist

Northern Maine Community College•Presque Isle, ME

19h•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundation & Workforce Financial Specialist at Northern Maine Community College supports the financial operations of the college’s foundation, grants, and workforce development programs. This position is responsible for managing and tracking expenses, developing and monitoring budgets, and preparing monthly and annual financial reports in accordance with MCCS, State of Maine, and federal guidelines. The role includes building and maintaining detailed budget tracking systems, identifying potential irregularities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple funding sources. This position also supports purchasing and procurement processes, coordinates with the foundation, workforce department, business office, and system office, and manages time and effort reporting for applicable programs. The Foundation & Workforce Financial Specialist prepares program reports and data requests, maintains the integrity of financial data, and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing program and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in nonprofit, grant, or business management
Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in nonprofit, grant, or fund accounting, preferably in a community college or business setting
Ability to analyze and interpret regulations related to grants and communicate requirements to all affected parties
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work with financial data and ensure accuracy and integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, and other financial or database systems
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Positive attitude and strong work ethic with the ability to work effectively in a diverse educational environment

Responsibilities

Managing and tracking expenses
Developing and monitoring budgets
Preparing monthly and annual financial reports in accordance with MCCS, State of Maine, and federal guidelines
Building and maintaining detailed budget tracking systems
Identifying potential irregularities
Ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple funding sources
Supporting purchasing and procurement processes
Coordinating with the foundation, workforce department, business office, and system office
Managing time and effort reporting for applicable programs
Preparing program reports and data requests
Maintaining the integrity of financial data
Ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures