LCOM Sr. Financial Administrator

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont in Burlington is seeking a Sr. Financial Administrator to provide strategic oversight of financial planning, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting across its academic medical environment.

You will guide the financial management of diverse funding sources supporting 900+ full-time staff and 1,600+ faculty, students, and researchers. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and six to ten years' experience including financial management, fund accounting and budget development, variance analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Highly proficient with Excel and spreadsheets, ERP Systems, and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of financial planning, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and financial reporting across a complex academic medical environment.
• Lead the financial management of diverse funding sources supporting approximately 900 full-time, 1,600 non-salaried faculty, 500 staff, 500 medical students, and 120 graduate students.
• Partner with college leadership, departmental administrators, University Financial Services, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and external stakeholders to ensure sound fiscal stewardship and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Fund accounting

Budget development

Variance analysis

Reconciliation

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Axiom

Job description

LCOM Sr. Financial Administrator

Position Details

Serve as Finance Administrator for the Robert Larner MD College of Medicine (LCOM), providing strategic oversight of financial planning, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, compliance and financial reporting across a complex academic medical environment. Lead the financial management of diverse funding sources supporting approximately 900 full-time, 1,600 non-salaried faculty, 500 staff, 500 medical students, and 120 graduate students. Partner with college leadership, departmental administrators, University Financial Services, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and external stakeholders to ensure sound fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration in the Dean's Office (LCOM). Serves as the Dean's Office signatory on financial documents and Treasurer of University Medical Education Associates Inc. (UMEA), a component unit of the University of Vermont.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and six to ten years' experience including financial management, fund accounting and budget development, variance analysis and reconciliation. Experience working in a team environment. Effective communication, organizational and analytical skills. Highly proficient with Excel and spreadsheets, ERP Systems, and related programs.

Desirable Qualifications

• High proficiency with all Microsoft suite programs.
• Axiom experience.

Anticipated Pay Range

$115,000-$130,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date

08/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

• Position Title: Fiscal Ops & Bus Mgmt PC4 X
• Posting Number: S6269PO
• Department: COM Finance and HR/55004
• Position Number: 017571
• Percent of Full-Time: 1.0
• Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5
• Term (months per year): 12

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Required Documents

1. Resume
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