B.A./B.S. in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3-5 years of financial management experience
8 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Proficiency in budget management and financial software
Responsibilities
Supervise departmental budgets and ensure fiscal integrity
Approve purchasing and payroll activities
Conduct monthly financial reporting and analysis
Provide budget development recommendations to the Director of Finance
Coordinate hiring for administrative area students and fellowships
Authorize and audit monthly Procurement card expenses
Approve staff reimbursements using Concur
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Supportive work environment
Engagement in college-wide initiatives
Access to college resources and facilities
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Financial Manager's role is to maintain the fiscal integrity of the Administrative Departments of the College. Tasks include the departmental budget supervision, approval and support for purchasing, payroll, and accounts payable activities, monthly reporting and analysis to provide recommendations to the Director of Finance for budget development and year-end projections. Personnel actions include College-wide cost distribution approval, hiring coordination of all administrative area students and College supported fellowships (100+). Authorization and audit of monthly Procurement card expenses, approve staff reimbursements in Concur, and other College initiatives.
Required Skills
B.A./B.S., and three to five years of experience. Will consider candidates with 8 years of related experience in lieu of the education requirement.
About Boston University
Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
