About the Opportunity
Job Summary:
The position reports to the Director of Finance in the College of Professional Studies (CPS). The incumbent is responsible for the management of a portfolio of CPS expense budgets, including operational, grant, scholarship, and restricted accounts. The incumbent is responsible for forecasting expense budgets, identify and resolve budget related issues, maintain expense controls, review monthly expenditures and projections with various department heads, ensure appropriateness and accuracy of expenditures, and conform with College/University policy and procedures
Key Responsibilities:
25%: Collaborate on the management of expense budgets by reviewing expenditures to ensure accuracy, compliance with procedures, and adherence to regulations. Work with budget leads to confirm that spending aligns with plans, transactions are accurate and properly approved, and budgets remain with their allocated limits.
25%: Contribute to monthly projections for expenses, revenue, and restricted accounts. Assist program areas in managing their budgets, including both discretionary and salary components. This involves creating clear and comprehensive plans tailored for individuals without a financial background, as well as addressing salary budgets, faculty overloads, and open salary lines.
25%: Oversee the College's third-party billing accounts to ensure student accounts are accurate and payments are processed correctly. This includes monitoring invoices and tracking received payments.
10%: Assist as necessary in the purchasing and requisition process
15%: Assist as necessary with various ad hoc projects within the College. Such projects can include one-time analyses, specialized projects, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Economics.
- Minimum of 3 years of financial/accounting experience, preferably in higher education or non-profit environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Workday Finance preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and extreme attention to detail; accuracy of finished work is critical.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the University.
Additional Information:
Applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.
Position Type
Finance
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
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. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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