Global Engagement Finance Lead

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Well-being program

Tuition waiver

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Finance Manager for the Center for Global Engagement to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for CGE programs. The role serves as the center's primary fiscal advisor and collaborates with CGE leadership and unit fiscal teams.

The position requires strong knowledge of university financial policies, internal controls, and experience supervising staff, with a focus on building sustainable financial processes across the center.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex budgets, financial operations, and financial systems.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for CGE accounts.
• Maintain an overview of CGE's financial position and resource availability.
• Provide financial guidance to CGE leadership and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Develop financial models and tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Supervise the CGE Finance Support Specialist and coordinate cross-unit financial activity.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Policy interpretation

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Tools

PeopleSoft

Chrome River

eVA

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Finance Manager for the Center for Global Engagement to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for CGE programs. The role serves as the center's primary fiscal advisor and collaborates with CGE leadership and unit fiscal teams.

The position requires strong knowledge of university financial policies, internal controls, and experience supervising staff, with a focus on building sustainable financial processes across the center.