College Finance & Operations Manager

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Business Manager to support the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) in Amherst. The role manages budgets, funds, procurement, and payroll-related processes to align with College objectives.

The position requires at least a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in financial management, and offers a hybrid work arrangement within a large research university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial management principles and ability to forecast future budget needs.
• Ability to create annual budgets and prepare periodic reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Independent initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenses for the College; advise staff and faculty on fiscal matters.
• Track and manage funds, prepare budget requests, and provide budget projections and recommendations.
• Manage procurement and Controller’s Office processes for College funds, including contracts and accounts payable.
• Oversee grants, awards, and gifts; coordinate with external and internal fund sources.
• Develop and evaluate fiscal activities, policies, and procedures to streamline processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Budget forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Email

Calendar systems (Outlook/Google)

Word processing (MS Word/Google Docs)

Spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)

Presentation software (PowerPoint/Slides)

Databases (FileMaker/Access)

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Business Manager to support the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) in Amherst. The role manages budgets, funds, procurement, and payroll-related processes to align with College objectives.

The position requires at least a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in financial management, and offers a hybrid work arrangement within a large research university setting.