Senior Finance Administrator

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

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. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration, this position plays an essential role in budget planning, financial reporting, policy implementation, and process improvement to support the College’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Strong financial and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, as well as experience working with enterprise financial systems.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn new systems, software applications, and databases.
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level