Finance and Operations Manager

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University’s Center for Faculty Advancement seeks a fiscally astute administrator to oversee the center’s financial management, reporting, and operations. The role focuses on fiscal stewardship and process improvement within an academic environment in New York City.

You will manage the departmental budget, ensure fiscal integrity through meticulous reporting, analyze data, and supervise staff to maintain a compliant, efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years progressive administrative experience with responsibilities in accounting, budget administration, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising staff or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of project-level academic finances; proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite; financial systems and website management.
• Ability to develop forecasts, report results, analyze variances, and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and analysis for the department.
• Manage the departmental budget and ensure fiscal integrity through reporting.
• Analyze data, develop forecasts, and report variances.
• Oversee departmental operations and supervise staff to ensure a compliant workplace.

Skills

Budget management

Accounting

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Website management

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Concur

Job description

Position Summary

Oversees the Center for Faculty Advancement's financial management, analysis, and operations. Manages the departmental budget, ensuring fiscal integrity through meticulous reporting, data analysis, and adherence to University policies. In addition to financial stewardship, the incumbent oversees departmental operations and supervises staff to ensure a streamlined, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: 3+ years progressive administrative experience with responsibilities in accounting, budget administration, and financial reporting. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and/or equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of project-level academic financial and more general solid accounting practices. Knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Suite; financial systems, website management. Ability to develop forecasts, report results, analyze variances, develop improvements.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of NYU finance and accounting systems and policies. Demonstrated knowledge and use of spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets) and fundamental understanding of balancing budgets; reconciling discrepancies. Knowledge of software platforms: iBuy, Concur, UDW+, CAYUSE.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $95,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.