Finance Manager
Core
Oversees day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, compliance, procurement, and travel/reimbursements for a research institute.
Role type
Finance Manager
Builds
Financial reports, budget projections, management dashboards, and tracking systems for institute leadership.
Domain
Higher education / Research administration
Required skills
Financial administration, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, compliance, supervisory experience, financial modeling, internal controls, Microsoft Excel, financial management systems
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Finance/Accounting, higher education financial operations, university fund accounting, Workday/DEFINE/FRMS, CPA/CMA/CGFM
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Workday, DEFINE, FRMS
Responsibilities
Supervise finance staff and establish performance expectations; Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and projections; Review and approve financial transactions including procurement and travel; Develop and maintain financial procedures and training materials; Identify budget variances and recommend resource utilization solutions; Coordinate audit responses and ensure sponsored project compliance.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on management