Finance & Administration Lead — Mechanical Eng

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Financial Administrator in the Mechanical Engineering department to support financial and administrative functions. You will collaborate with the Finance Manager and department leadership to manage budgets, procurement, grants, and payroll processes, ensuring efficient workflows and strong customer service to faculty and students.

The role includes coordinating budgets, generating financial reports, processing purchases with SAP, and overseeing student worker

Qualifications

• Coordinate departmental budgets, monitor account activity, and maintain discretionary accounts and budget systems.
• Create or update monthly and annual financial reports and assist with projections and forecasts.
• Support grant administration with financial reporting and budget reconciliation.
• Administer timesheets and payroll data to support budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental budgets and monitor account activity.
• Prepare departmental financial reports and forecasts.
• Process purchases and procurement inquiries; track orders and maintain budget.
• Support grant administration, payroll data, and budget planning.

Skills

Financial Management

Department Procurement

Business Office Administration

Student Worker Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Financial Administrator in the Mechanical Engineering department to support financial and administrative functions. You will collaborate with the Finance Manager and department leadership to manage budgets, procurement, grants, and payroll processes, ensuring efficient workflows and strong customer service to faculty and students.

The role includes coordinating budgets, generating financial reports, processing purchases with SAP, and overseeing student worker