Remote Fiscal Administrator — Budget & Compliance Lead

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support for the College of Education and Human Development. The role oversees financial, travel, procurement, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies while supporting faculty, staff, and programs.

Responsibilities include budget development, financial planning, reporting, and risk management, plus internal controls and coordination with central offices to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Experience in fiscal, accounting, or financial administration, including oversight of complex transactions.
• Experience supporting budget development, financial planning, and reporting processes.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to provide functional oversight.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures in a higher education or public-sector environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting, tracking, and forecasting revenue and expenses.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial management, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Processes and approves financial transactions, reviews reconciliations, and ensures policy compliance.
• Oversees purchasing, invoices, purchase orders, and reimbursements for timely payments.
• Processes travel authorizations, arrangements, and reimbursements per policy.
• Coordinates hotel contracts, event registrations, travel or event expenses.
• Oversees billing, invoicing, and revenue tracking for courses, workshops, events.
• Supports budget development, financial planning, and reporting processes.
• Assists with audits, reviews, and compliance-related requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Internet research tools

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, seeks a Fiscal Administrator to provide comprehensive fiscal support for the College of Education and Human Development. The role oversees financial, travel, procurement, and revenue-related transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies while supporting faculty, staff, and programs.

Responsibilities include budget development, financial planning, reporting, and risk management, plus internal controls and coordination with central offices to