Finance Manager, Global Engagement

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University invites applications for a Finance Manager in the Center for Global Engagement. The role leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, and acts as a key advisor to CGE leadership on resource planning and priorities.

The position oversees CGE-wide fiscal operations, collaborates with central offices, and supervises the CGE Finance Support Specialist to ensure accurate, compliant financial processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and financial operations with accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario planning for leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial policies and procedures in a university or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience supervising staff responsible for fiscal or administrative processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for CGE.
• Advise CGE leadership translating financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Develop financial models and tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Oversee internal controls, procurements, travel, and contracts within CGE boundaries.
• Supervise and develop the CGE Finance Support Specialist and ensure efficient financial operations.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel

Financial policies

Tools

PeopleSoft

Chrome River

eVA

Job description

James Madison University invites applications for a Finance Manager in the Center for Global Engagement. The role leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, and acts as a key advisor to CGE leadership on resource planning and priorities.

The position oversees CGE-wide fiscal operations, collaborates with central offices, and supervises the CGE Finance Support Specialist to ensure accurate, compliant financial processes.